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Baptisia tinctoria (Leguminosae) WILD INDIGO, BAPTISIA, AMERICAN INDIGO The roots of this plant are used by herbalists internally for mouth and throat infections, and externally for boils, ulcers and rheumatism. This is not the source of the famous bluejeans dye, but is a native to North America once used by the indigenous Indians as a dye and for medicine. Wild indigo is a small perennial shrub with rounded clover-like leaves and bunches of small yellow flowers during late summer. PARTS USED Dried root.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Isoflavones, including genistein and aptogenin; flavonoids; alkaloids, including cytisine; coumarins.
ACTIONS Anti-infective; laxative; helps reduce fever; increases the flow of bile.
MEDICINAL. USE Given internally for infections and inflammation of the mouth, throat, or tonsils, inflammation of the lymphatic system, and as a douche for vaginal discharges. Externally, it is used on boils and ulcers, and for rheumatism.
PREPARATIONS Decoction, tincture, cream. |
