Wild Indigo Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Wild Indigo against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Wild Indigo is a dietary supplement by Herb 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 Herb 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: wild indigo root extract. It's a liquid herbal extract made with certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for wild indigo in treating the common cold is insufficient to rate. We don't have reliable data showing whether it works for this purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Wild indigo is generally well tolerated in small amounts for short periods. However, larger doses can be toxic and cause vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and spasms.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy — there's not enough information to know it's safe. While breastfeeding, the safety data also recommends avoiding it because we don't have enough information either way.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Always verify your specific medications using the search tool on this page.
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 remedy with limited modern evidence. If you're considering it for a cold, talk with your pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Definitely avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, and stick to the label dose to stay in the safer range.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2015.
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
General information
Key facts about Wild Indigo, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 090800000461 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 43349 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Wild Indigo by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Indigo root (Baptisia spp.) extract | 647 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE Shake Well Before Using Add one full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 4 oz. of water or juice, three to four times per day. Best taken between meals.
Precautions
Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.
Keep Out of the Reach of Children
Storage
Store away from heat & light
General
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General Statements
OPTIMAL WELL-BEING
Fresh herb/menstruum ratio: 1:2
FDA Statement of Identity
HERBAL SUPPLEMENT
Formula
Wild Indigo Liquid Extract
We prepare our Wild Indigo Extract from the fresh (undried) root of Baptista spp. plants which are Sustainably Wildcrafted.
Formulation
GLUTEN-FREE
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Wild Indigo by Herb Pharm label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Wild Indigo by Herb 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 container42 Amounts shown are per serving.
Wild Indigo root (Baptisia spp.) extract
No knowninteractions
Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) is a traditional herb most often used in combination products for colds and immune support, but high-quality human ev...
Wild Indigo root (Baptisia spp.) extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Wild Indigo by Herb 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Wild Indigo, from the product label.
Herb Pharm
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- Herb Pharm
- City
- Williams
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97544
- Phone Number
- 800-348-4372
- Web Address
- www.herb-pharm.com
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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 & 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- 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
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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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