Encapsulated Isatis (Isatis indigota) leaf.

Capsules are prepared from organic herbs when available, otherwise herbs are wildcrafted and responsibly sourced.

EACH BOTTLE CONTAINS:
467 mg of pure Isatis indigota leaf per capsule. 150 "00" gelatin capsules.

SUGGESTED USE:
3 capsules, 2-3 times per day

OTHER INGREDIENTS:
Gelatin; no fillers or flowing agents of any kind are added to our encapsulated products.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Avoid in disability and overall weakness. Do not use for more than three weeks at a time as it may cause internal coldness. May cause nausea.

Isatis tinctoria (syn. I. indigotica)

Family

Brassicaceae (Cabbage Family)

Etymology

Isatis the genus and common name is a Greek term denoting a plant producing a dark dye. Tinctoria, the species name, derives from the Latin tingere, "to tinge," in reference to this plant being a source of a blue dye.  

Range of Appearance

Isatis is a biennial or perennial native to Eurasia that grows in moist, alkaline soil in full sun to partial shade. The first year it bears a rosette of leaves; in its second year it produces a stem of about 2 feet in height bearing small, four-petaled, hermaphroditic yellow flowers. The leaves are pointed and oblong. The seed capsules turn black when ripe. Isatis is widely naturalized in North America and is considered a noxious weed in many regions.

Parts Used

Root and leaf

Culinary Uses

The root is not generally considered edible. The leaves can be consumed but are very bitter; they are best if soaked first and rinsed.

Other Uses

After a double-fermentation process, the aboveground portions of the plant produce a blue dye, which was used in ancient times, among other purposes, by peoples of Britain to dye their bodies blue in order to present a terrifying appearance to their enemies in battle. The dye is still in use today, though for tamer purposes, such as to enhance indigo dyes and to dye cotton a dark blue.

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