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Indigo

Indigo is listed in the traditional category “Herbs That Clean Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs That Clean Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases.” Source-described actions include Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood and reduces maculae; Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood, disperses Stagnation and reduces swelling; Drains Liver Fire, dispels Summerheat and extinguishes Wind to stop tremors. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs That Clean Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs That Clean Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases
Nature
Cold
Flavor
Salty
Channels
Liver, Lung, Stomach

Source reference: American Dragon · Qing Dai

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