Wild
Indigo is a herb to be considered whenever there is a focused infection. It
is especially useful in the treatment of infections and catarrh in the ear, nose
and throat. Wild Indigo may be used for cases of laryngitis, tonsillitis,
pharyngitis and catarrhal infections of the nose and sinus.
Wild Indigo exhibits anti-microbial and anti-catarrhal properties. Taken both internally, and as a mouthwash, Wild Indigo will heal mouth ulcers, gingivitis and help in the control of pyorrhea. Systemically, it may also be helpful in the treatment of enlarged and inflamed lymph glands (lymphadenitis), and also to reduce fevers. Externally, an ointment containing this herb will help infected ulcers and ease sore nipples. A douche of the decoction will help leucorrhoea.
Ellingwood has lot to say about this neglected remedy: "The agent has been widely used for many years by our practitioners in the treatment of typhoid conditions, and has established its position as an important remedy. It has an apparent dynamic influence upon the glandular structure of the intestinal canal, directly antagonizing disease influences here, and re-enforcing the character of the blood, preventing the destruction of the red corpuscles and carrying off waste material. In malignant tonsillitis and diphtheritic laryngitis, it has been long used with excellent results. In phagedena with gangrenous tendencies wherever located, it has exercised a markedly curative influence. It is useful in dysentery where there is offensive breath and fetid discharges of a dark prune juice character. In scarlet fever, with its specific indications, it is a useful remedy. Large doses are not necessary, but it should be employed early, and the use persisted. In the treatment of low fevers, this agent is said to exercise marked sedative power over the fever. Homeopathic physicians prescribe it to control the fever. There is no doubt that in proportion as the cause of the fever is destroyed, the temperature abates. Any inhibitory influence directly upon the heart and circulation cannot be attributed to it, yet it soothes cerebral excitement to a certain extent, having a beneficial influence upon delirium."
Wild Indigo is advised in all diseases of the glandular system, and in hepatic derangements especially, with symptoms of the character. In the various forms of stomatitis, putrid sore throat and scarlatina; in inflammation of the bowels, where there is a tendency to typhoid conditions, especially ulcerative inflammation of any of the internal organs; in dyspepsia, with great irritability and offensive decomposition of food; in scrofula and in cutaneous infections, the agent should be long continued. In the long protracted and sluggish forms of fevers, with great depression of the vital forces; in ulceration of the nipples or mammary glands, or of the cervix uteri, it is spoken of highly."
For the treatment of infections, Wild Indigo may be used with Echinacea and Myrrh. For lymphatic problems, it can be combined effectively with Cleavers and Poke Root.
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