Indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears to be effective in treating psoriasis, a study in Taiwan has found. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease for which ...

Indigo naturalis is a traditional Chinese medicine derived from the plant Strobilanthes formosanus Moore. It's typically taken orally, but long-term use has been linked to stomach and liver problems.

Indigo Ointment May Help Treat Patients With Psoriasis Date: November 27, 2008 Source: JAMA and Archives Journals Summary: An ointment made from indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant-based powder ...

In the latest issue of Archives of Dermatology, the researchers show an ointment made from indigo naturalis, a dark blue, plant-based powder common in traditional Chinese medicine is an effective ...

Also known as Indigo naturalis and qing dai ... which analyzed a variety of plant extracts in the management of psoriasis, found that certain compounds in Japanese indigo may reduce inflammation ...

Indigo naturalis is a dark blue plant-based powder which has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Now, a report has suggested that an ointment concocted from this powder may harbor a ...

Indigo naturalis is a plant that is the source of a dark blue dye. The extract has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of psoriasis, the researchers explain ...

Qingdai, also called Indigo naturalis, can be extracted from several different plants and also has a long history of medicinal use. While some previous research suggests these substances may be ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers studied if Indigo naturalis affected symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Marcus Chung/Getty Images People with ulcerative colitis who continued taking a Chinese herbal ...

Aizome Bedding uses the leaves of the Asian indigo naturalis plant that provides its bedding products unique color, medicinal properties, and low environmental impact. Aizome updates a centuries ...

An ointment made from indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant-based powder used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears effective in treating plaque-type psoriasis, according to a report in the ...