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