Leaf and stem of True Indigo

The whole herb contains indican, deguelin, dehydrodeguelin, rotenol, rotenone, tephrosin, sumatrol, and histamine. The flavonoid compounds include apigenin, kaempferol, luteolin, quercetin, and indigotinone.

No therapeutic effects information available

Special note: The root of indigo plant (dàdiàn gēn) and the dye prepared from its leaves (lán diàn) are also used medicinally. The root clears heat, relieves toxicity, and alleviates pain; the indigo dye clears heat and relieves toxicity. Precaution: Use with caution during pregnancy.