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. Long-term use can deplete the body of beneficial flora, weaken digestion, and cause internal coldness. There are some reports of Isatis causing 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 (primarily), 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.

Constituents

Arginine, glutamine, proline, tyrosine, polysaccharides, sitosterol, isatin, pigments (indirubin), resin

Plant details were provided by iPlant by Brigitte Mars.

https://brigittemars.com/iplant-app/

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.