Indigo

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BAPTISIA TINCTORIA

Indigo

Heart Support

Liver & Cleanse Support

Immune Support

WHAT IS IT?

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

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

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

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Active Consituents

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.

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