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Baptisia
Important safety information: Potentially toxic in excessive doses; nausea, vomiting and gastroenteritis are concerns. Do not self-treat pneumonia, sepsis, diphtheria, serious infection or persistent fever. Avoid pregnancy, breastfeeding and children without specialist oversight. Do not confuse B. tinctoria with B. australis.
Herbal actions
- Depurative
- Antipyretic
- Immune enhancing
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Practitioner combination formulas for nonspecific upper respiratory infections and sinusitis
- Traditional support for tonsillitis, pharyngitis, fever, influenza and the common cold
- Historical use for septic conditions, boils, mouth ulcers and inflammation of the mouth or teeth
- Evidence does not establish Baptisia alone as an effective treatment
Main constituents
Alkaloids including baptitoxine, bitter glycosides, glycoproteins and arabinogalactan-proteins
Preparation overview
Tea: Professional guidance recommended. Bone's clinical evidence concerns combination formulas rather than Baptisia alone; excessive root doses may be toxic.
Liquid extract reference: 1:2 liquid extract: 2–6 mL/day (15–40 mL/week)
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.