Description:
Baptisia (Wild Indigo) is a strong antibacterial and immunostimulant
Dosage:
*low dose 1-5 mls per day, 15-40 mls per week
Parts Used:
Root
Main Actions:
- Anti-microbial
- Antiseptic
- Anti-catarrhal
- Astringent
- Immuno-modulating
- Immuno-stimulant
- Febrifuge
- Anti-pyretic
- Alterative
- Mild cardiac agent
- Emetic & purgative (high dose), laxative, emmenagogue
Key Indications:
- Infection – especially deep infection
- Laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and catarrhal infections of the nose and sinus
- Gum infections and deep abscesses
- Immune stimulating
- Enlarged lymph glands
- All kinds of ulcerations
- Externally an ointment will help infected ulcers
Major Safety Issues:
Large doses are dangerous, acting as an emeto-cathartic. Sometimes this action is so violent as to produce gastro-enteritis. Large doses have caused an excessive flow of viscid saliva, ulceration of the pharynx, insomnia, restlessness, and ocular disturbances