Indian indigo
Indigofera tinctoria
印度蓝染木（Indigofera tinctoria），又称印度靛蓝或真靛蓝，传统上主要用于其天然着色特性。它在各种文化中具有历史意义，特别是在纺织品染色和传统医学实践中，尽管具体的用途没有很好地记录下来。科学证据表明，印度蓝染木含有如吲哚菁绿等化合物，可以加工形成用于稳定红色头发染色的靛红。此外，它还显示出作为雌激素信号调节剂的潜力，而不干扰对ALS和PD等疾病的治疗。该植物也是古代地毯中蓝色染料的来源之一。安全研究显示没有重大问题被记录；然而，证据基础有限。目前尚未报告与印度蓝染木相关的药物相互作用。
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 这项研究发现，波斯青黛来源于茜草，而不是马苔贝粉或其他来源。
- 研究发现，在靛蓝植物Indigofera tinctoria L.的染色过程中添加异硫氰酸盐和还原剂如半胱氨酸或抗坏血酸，可以立即形成吲哚菁绿，从而产生稳定的红色头发着色。
- 靛蓝染料植物被鉴定为几种可能调节雌激素信号传导而不干扰标准ALS和PD治疗的植物之一。
- 靛蓝被确定为古代地毯中蓝色染料的来源。
Frequently asked questions
What is Indian indigo?
Indian indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Indian indigo?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Indian indigo; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 这项研究发现，波斯青黛来源于茜草，而不是马苔贝粉或其他来源。
How strong is the evidence for Indian indigo?
The strongest finding for Indian indigo carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Indian indigo safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Indian indigo in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Indian indigo interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Indian indigo in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Indian indigo?
Indian indigo is also known as: Индигофера красильная, indigotier.
Is Indian indigo a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Exploring bioactive natural products for treating neurodegenerative diseases: a computational network medicine approach targeting the estrogen signaling pathway in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Indirubin as a red hair Colourant from Indigofera tinctoria L. literature abstract metadata
- T2 3D-Fluorescence Supported by Optical Reflectance and Raman Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Natural Dyes in Ancient Textiles: Potential and Limitations. literature abstract metadata
- T2 [Persian Qing Dai: A Bibliographical Study]. literature abstract metadata