Wild indigo root was a key remedy of Native American medicine and the 19th-century Eclectic physicians for acute infections and lymphatic congestion. It stimulates white blood cell production and lymphocytic activity, making it valuable in short-term protocols for acute bacterial infections, strep throat, and swollen lymph nodes. It is typically combined with echinacea and other immune herbs for synergistic effect.
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tincture, low-dose decoction
5–10 drops tincture 3× daily in acute illness (small dose herb — do not exceed); typically combined with echinacea in formulas
Use in small doses only — large doses are toxic (causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea). Not for long-term use. Not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Best used under professional guidance.
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