Wild Indigo Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
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 Herbal Terra 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 Herbal Terra
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: wildcrafted Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) dried root as a liquid extract. Wild indigo is a plant used in herbal practice, traditionally prepared as a concentrated liquid form.
The product also contains menstruum, which is the liquid used to extract and suspend the herb — an inactive ingredient that's standard in liquid herbal supplements.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for wild indigo in treating the common cold is insufficient. We don't have reliable data to rate whether it works for that purpose or not.
If you're considering it for a cold or another reason, that's something worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you weigh the limited evidence against other options.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Wild indigo is generally well tolerated in small amounts used short-term. However, larger doses are considered toxic and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal complaints, and spasms.
It's important to stick to the dose on the label. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advises against wild indigo.
Pregnancy carries a rating of Likely Unsafe, and there isn't enough data to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding either. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for wild indigo with the medications we checked. If you take prescription drugs and want to be thorough, you can search them on this page — but based on what we hold, there's no documented interaction concern.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Wild Indigo by Herbal Terra has no documented interactions with medications we checked, but the evidence that it works for a cold isn't established. The main caution is dose — stick to what's on the label, because larger amounts can cause serious stomach upset and other effects.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or you want to make sure it fits your health picture, talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
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 Sep 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Wild Indigo, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 0606595858349 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 235265 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Wild Indigo by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| wildcrafted Wild Indigo (Baptista tinctoria) dried root liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Formulation
Origin of plant material: USA.
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Alcohol free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Formula
Baptisia tinctoria
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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Wild Indigo by Herbal Terra label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Wild Indigo by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Wildcrafted Wild Indigo (Baptista tinctoria) dried root liquid 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...
Wildcrafted Wild Indigo (Baptista tinctoria) dried root liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Wild Indigo by Herbal Terra 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.
Wild Indigo by Herbal Terra: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
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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