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Dietary supplement

Wild Indigo Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Wild Indigo is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds and flu, immune support, sore throat and upper respiratory infections.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Indigo by Hawaii Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted Wild Indigo extract. Wild Indigo is a plant extract traditionally used in herbal medicine.

The product also includes vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the extract.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Wild Indigo's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: immune support and respiratory health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common cold, upper respiratory infection, sore throat, minor infections.
  • The closest evidence on file: Wild Indigo is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for Wild Indigo in treating the common cold is insufficient — the studies we have don't give us a clear answer about whether it works. Right now, we can't say it's effective or ineffective; we simply don't have enough reliable data to rate it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wild Indigo

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Wild Indigo is a concern at higher doses. Large doses are considered poisonous and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and muscle spasms.

In small amounts for short-term use, it may be tolerated, but you need to stick to the dose on the label and not exceed it. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data and there is possible risk — the data advises against use.

While breastfeeding, safety is unknown, so it's best avoided. If you're pregnant or nursing and considering this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wild Indigo

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient in this product. That doesn't mean interactions don't exist — it means we haven't found documented ones — so it's still smart to double-check with your pharmacist before you start, especially if you take multiple medications.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Wild Indigo is a traditional herbal remedy with very limited evidence for the common cold. The main concern is that large doses can be toxic and cause stomach upset and other serious effects.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid it. Anyone using this product should stick strictly to the recommended dose and talk with their pharmacist if they have questions.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Wild Indigo, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 650905470882
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237838
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Indigo by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
650905470882
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Wild Indigo extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Baptisia tinctoria)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

See for yourself

Wild Indigo by Hawaii Pharm label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Indigo by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted Wild Indigo extract

No known
interactions
970 mg per serving

Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) is a traditional herb most often used in combination products for colds and immune support, but high-quality human ev...

Wildcrafted Wild Indigo extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Wild Indigo by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Wild Indigo. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wild Indigo, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Indigo by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Wild Indigo by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Wild Indigo. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wild Indigo contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take Wild Indigo while I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy — there isn't enough safety information and there is possible risk. Talk with your doctor or midwife before using any supplements during pregnancy.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
Safety isn't known, so it's best avoided while breastfeeding. If you're nursing and want to try this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's right for you.
What side effects can Wild Indigo cause?
At large doses, Wild Indigo can cause vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and muscle spasms — it's considered poisonous at high levels. As long as you follow the dose on the label and use it short-term in small amounts, side effects are less likely, but stick to what's recommended.
Does this actually work for colds?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. The studies available don't give us a clear answer, so we can't rate it as effective or ineffective right now.
What's actually in this product?
It's a liquid extract of Wild Indigo plant material. It also contains vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, which preserve the extract and help deliver it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wild Indigo’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wild Indigo's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Wild Indigo 3 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Henneicke-von Zepelin H, Hentschel C, Schnitker J, et al. Efficacy and safety of a fixed combination phytomedicine in the treatment of the common cold (acute viral respiratory tract infection): results of a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled, m

See these in context on the Wild Indigo monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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