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Baptisia Tinctoria

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Wild Indigo
An annual herb, the root of which contains alkaloids, glycosides, and tannins. It is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and used topically for minor cuts and pain

Baptisia tinctoria (L.) R.Br. ex Ait. f.,
n See baptisia.


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Baptisia tinctoria and Thuja occidentalis A combination of Thuja occidentalis, Baptisia tinctoria and Echinacea root has shown efficacy against influenza A infection in mice when administered 6 days before exposure (Bodinet 2002).
Rodriguez noted, several "immune-enhancing" herbs contain significant amounts of arabinogalactan, such as Echinacea purpurea, Baptisia tinctoria or Thuja occidentalis, and researchers speculate this is one of the main immune-activating principles in these herbs.
Baptisia tinctoria (wild indigo) fixes nitrogen in the soil, is medicinal--and is beautiful.
 
 
 
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