Baptisia tinctoria

Indigo

Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) is a member of the pea family native to the eastern United States, where it grows in dry meadows and open woodland environments. It was used by Native Americans and early settlers as a dye, and the root was used to clean wounds.* A tea made from the root was used as internally during fevers and acute immune challenges, and externally as a poultice for toothaches and wounds.* Later, the Eclectic physicians of the 1800s used this herb for typhoid fever and diarrhea, ulcers, sepsis and sore throat.*

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What is Indigo Used For?

Indigo has been shown to support healthy bile production, as well as capillary and respiratory health.*

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Highlights

What is Indigo Used For?

Indigo has been shown to support healthy bile production, as well as capillary and respiratory health.*

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Active Constituents of Indigo
alkaloids, resins, glycoproteins, polysaccharides, isoflavones
Parts Used
Root
Additional Resources
Felter & Lloyd. (1898). King’s American Dispensatory, 18th edition, 3rd revision, vol I. Portland, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications. Hoffman, David. (2003). Medical Herbalism. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press. Classen B, Thude S, Blaschek W, Wack M, Bodinet C. (2006). Immunomodulatory effects of arabinogalactan-proteins from Baptisia and Echinacea. Phytomedicine. 2006 Nov;13(9-10):688-94. Epub 2005 Nov 14. Tilgner, Sharol (1999). Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth. Pleasant Hill, Oregon: Wise Acres Publishing.
Important Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.
Disclaimer
This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.