| Chinese Woad |
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Isatis indigotica
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| Uses: Medicinal |
Duration: Annual |
| When to Sow: Spring |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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(Da qing; Qiug dai)
Contains indican and isatin B, both of which can be converted to indigo. Considered antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory. Leaves and roots are effective against flu, encephalitis, measles, hepatitis, and mumps.
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