Indigo, fierce

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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baptisia tinctoria

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Plant native to North America, parent plant of Baptisiae tinctoriae radix. From the leaves of the wild indigo, an indigo-like dye is obtained, from the wood a red dye (see also indigo).

The extract is said to strengthen skin and/or hair.

Folk medicine uses Baptisiae tinctoriae radix as a laxative.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer