Wild Indigo

Botanical Name
Baptisia tinctoria(R. BR.)

Others Name
Baptisia.
Horse-fly Weed.
Rattlebush.
Indigo-weed.
Sophora tinctoria (Linn.).
Podalyria tinctoria (Michx.)

Parts Used
Root, bark, leaves.

Habitat
Dry hily woods from Canada to Carolia

Intoduction of Herb
Wild indigo is an erect annual growing up to 3 feet tall, with smooth, round, branching stems. Blue-green leaves, divided clover-fashion into three 3/4-inch-long leaflets, turn blue-black when dried. Canary-yellow flowers of wild indigo (May-September), 1/2 inch long, are borne atop the tallest branches.

Medical Uses
Wild Yamis an immunostimulant and a strong antiseptic. Wild indigo is considered particularly effective for upper respiratory infections such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis, and is also valuable in treating infections of the chest, gastrointestinal tract, and skin. Its anti-microbial and immunostimulant properties combat lymphatic problems. When used with detoxifying herbs such as burdock, Wild Yam helps to reduce enlarged lymph nodes.

Wild Yamis prescribed along with Echinacea for chronic viral conditions or chronic fatigue syndrome. A decoction of the root soothes sore or infected nipples and infected skin conditions.

Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.


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