Indigo Powder 青黛粉 Chinese herbal medicine | Blue Natural Colouring Powder

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Product: Indigo Blue Powder

Most commonly recognized for its beautiful, distinct blue coloring, indigo has many uses beyond a dye for fabric.

Here are some not so common uses for indigo.
1. Indigo tea
Indigo is edible and can be consumed as a tea. Not only are the leaves and stems used, but also the root, flower and seed depending on the season.

2. Edible indigo powder
Indigo can be made into and powder which has a variety of edible uses, including sweets, sauce, spices and smoothies.

3. Antibacterial
Indigo is said to have antibacterial effects and can be an effective way to prevent odors. Indigo clothing has been used as a remedy for skin trouble or eczema, while also repelling insects. Ancient samurais used to wear indigo clothing under their armor to help heal wounds and it can more recently be found in soaps.

4. Hair dye
A natural, chemical free dye, indigo can make your hair appear darker. It can also be combined with henna for a more dark-brown coloring.

古时土方医“猪头皮”

“青黛还有消肿止痛的作用，它可以对咽喉肿痛和腮腺炎等病症有很好的作用。”

要用药时，可以把青黛和白米醋混合在一起搅拌均匀，然后敷到患处，一般每天敷一到两次，“猪头皮”很快会痊愈。