Wild Indigo is a herb used to treat focused infection. It is useful in the
treatment of infections and catarrh in the ear, nose and throat. Also for
laryngitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and catarrhal infections of the nose and
sinus. Taken both internally and as a mouthwash it will heal mouth ulcers,
gingivitis and help in the control of pyorrhea. Systemically it may be helpful
in the treatment of enlarged and inflamed lymph glands (lymphadenitis) and also
to reduce fevers. Externally an ointment will help infected ulcers and ease sore
nipples. A douche of the decoction will help leucorrhoea.
Combinations: For the treatment of infections it may be used with Echinacea and
Myrrh. For lymphatic problems it can be combined with Cleavers and Poke Root.
Dosage:
Decoction: Put 1/2-1 teaspoonful of the dried root in a cup of water, bring to
the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.
Tincture: Take 1 ml of the tincture three times a day.
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Baptisia tinctoria