The Benefits and Effects of Indigofera pseudotinctoria

Indigofera pseudotinctoria, also known as Yiwelyao, wild mung bean, and horse fodder twig, is a semi-shrub in the genus Indigofera of the Fabaceae family. Its roots or the whole plant are used as medicine, and it has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. It is used to treat colds and coughs, tonsillitis, cervical lymph node tuberculosis, malnutrition in children, hemorrhoids, and other conditions. Let us take a look at the benefits and effects of Indigofera pseudotinctoria below!

The Medicinal Value of Indigofera pseudotinctoria

[Nature and Flavor]Bitter and astringent in taste, neutral in nature, toxic.

[Meridian Tropism]Spleen and Stomach meridians.

[Effects]Clears heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and disperses nodules. Used for colds and coughs, tonsillitis, cervical lymph node tuberculosis, malnutrition in children, hemorrhoids, and externally for boils.

The Medicinal Effects of Indigofera pseudotinctoria

1. "Compilation of Common Folk Herbal Medicines": Promotes urination, relieves distension.

2. "Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Records": Treats itching sores, food accumulation and abdominal distension in children, cold coughs, food stagnation, and hemorrhoids.

Medicinal Formulas of Indigofera pseudotinctoria

1. To treat the early stage of itching sores and hard nodular masses: Indigofera pseudotinctoria, Coriaria nepalensis roots, and Polygonum multiflorum, stewed with pork and taken orally.

2. To treat food accumulation and abdominal fullness in children: Indigofera pseudotinctoria, Gua Jing Ban, Dianthus chinensis roots, Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, and radish seeds, boiled in water and taken orally.

3. To treat rotten feet: Dry the whole plant of Indigofera pseudotinctoria in the sun, burn it to ash, and apply it mixed with green oil.