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INDIRUBIN (Indigofera tinctoria)

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S.
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Indirubin has been used in China as part of a herbal prescription to fight Leukemia. While some laboratory studies demonstrate an effect against Leukemia cells, randomized clinical trials are needed to demonstrate efficacy. Indirubin is derived from the Indigo Plant (Isatis Root, Isatis Leaf).

 

It is used as part of a traditional Chinese herbal prescription called Dang Gui Long Hui Wan, which is used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Studies have shown that the substance can help keep cancer cells from reproducing in rats.

Indirubin also appears to reduce inflammation by inhibiting part of the immune response. In addition to being extracted from the plant, Indirubin may also be created synthetically in the laboratory.

INDIRUBIN (Indigofera tinctoria)

Reported Uses:

  • To treat chronic myelogenous leukemia


    • Side Effects
  • mild to severe nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • headache
  • edema In long-term treated patients, blood flow to the heart and lungs may be affected. This product is not currently sold as a dietary supplement and is only available for laboratory study.




    • Before starting any self treatment Dr. Grisanti recommends that you consider consulting with a doctor trained in functional medicine. Visit www.FunctionalMedicineUniversity.com to find doctors thoroughly trained in functional medicine

    Functional medicine embraces the totality of the regulatory functions of the body. It encompasses all of the biophysical, biochemical, enzymatic, endocrine, immunological, and bioenergetic regulatory capacities.

    Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S.