Condition
Treatment Support
antibacterial, antitoxin
Application
tincture, capsule
Wild Indigo
(Baptisia tinctoria)
Also know as False Indigo
Botanical Information
A perennial herb native to the eastern U.S. with bright yellow flowers in the pea family.
Working with Wild Indigo
Part(s) Used
Root
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Wild indigo is a heat-clearing, anti-viral herb that is used to remove heat and toxins in such conditions as boils, abscesses, and septicemia. Wild indigo is also indicated for laryngitis and tonsillitis. Externally, it is applied as a poultice to sore or cracked nipples. It is widely used in Europe and the U.S. in combination with echinacea and thuja in immune stimulant preparations to treat colds and flu, especially when accompanied by a fever.
Caution: This herb is slightly toxic in large doses and can cause nausea and vomiting; not for use during pregnancy.
Wild Indigo has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COLD.
Cautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy. Not for long-term use.
Conditions treated with Wild Indigo
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
detoxifier
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
toxemia clearing
Application
tincture, tablet
Condition
Treatment Support
heat-clearing immune stimulant
Application
tincture, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
immune stimulant, heat-clearing
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
immune stimulant
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
immune stimulant
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
immune stimulant
Application
tincture externally and internally
Condition
Treatment Support
immune stimulant
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
immune stimulant
Application
tincture, capsule
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
