The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. ![]() The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley. PLANT DESCRIPTION: Baptisia tinctoria is rounded, densely branched and anchored by a sturdy taproot. Plants are indigenous to dry meadows, oak barrens, pine barrens, open woods and fields. ? 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 Chevallier. Baptisia tinctoria ranges from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota.RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 () Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. This has a limited range of action, but is used especially in the treatment of certain types of flu. The fresh root, including the bark, is used to make a homeopathic medicine. When used as a mouth wash or gargle the decoction treats mouth ulcers, gum infections and sore throats. A decoction of the root soothes sore or infected nipples and infected skin conditions. Wild indigo is frequently prescribed, along with Echinacea, in the treatment of chronic viral infections or chronic fatigue syndrome. The plants antimicrobial and immune-stimulant properties combat lymphatic problems, when used with detoxifying herbs such as Arctium lappa it helps to reduce enlarged lymph nodes. The infusion is used in the treatment of upper respiratory infections such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis, and is also valuable in treating infections of the chest, gastro-intestinal tract and skin. The fresh root is also considered to be antiseptic, astringent and laxative. Ī tea made from the roots is cholagogue, emetic, febrifuge and purgative. Caution is advised in the internal use of this plant, large or frequent doses are potentially harmful. Modern research has shown that this acrid bitter herb stimulates the immune system and is particularly effective against bacterial infections. American Indians, a decoction of the roots being used as an antiseptic wash for wounds and skin complaints. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.Wild indigo was a favourite medicine of the N. Baptisia tinctoria in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network.Synonymic Checklist and Distribution of the World Flora. World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World In: Roskovh, Y., Abucay, L., Orrell, T., Nicolson, D., Bailly, N., Kirk, P., Bourgoin, T., DeWalt, R.E., Decock, W., De Wever, A., Nieukerken, E. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ![]() Baptisia tinctoria in Kew Science Plants of the World Online.
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