is an herbaceous perennial belonging in the pea family. The Cherokees used it as a source of blue dye, a practice later copied by European settlers. While the roots could be used as teas, purgative or to treat tooth aches and nausea. On the other hand the plants could be useful as an antiseptic, anti-catarrhal, febrifuge, and stimulant purgative. Baptisia is considered toxic and should not be taken internally when pregnant.
Thursday 20 February 2014
The Baptisia australis are also known as Blue Wild Indigo or Blue False Indigo
is an herbaceous perennial belonging in the pea family. The Cherokees used it as a source of blue dye, a practice later copied by European settlers. While the roots could be used as teas, purgative or to treat tooth aches and nausea. On the other hand the plants could be useful as an antiseptic, anti-catarrhal, febrifuge, and stimulant purgative. Baptisia is considered toxic and should not be taken internally when pregnant.
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