Effects of Indigo Naturalis on Ulcerative Colitis: Latest Research Findings

Indigo Naturalis (Qing Dai) has been used as a traditional herbal medicine in East Asia for centuries and has recently gained attention for its potential benefits in treating ulcerative colitis (UC). A research team from Keio University School of Medicine conducted a multi-center clinical trial to scientifically evaluate the efficacy and safety of Indigo Naturalis. The study results suggest that Indigo Naturalis may have a certain effect on maintaining remission and improving symptoms.

Research on the efficacy and safety of Indigo Naturalis is ongoing, and in the future, it is expected to contribute to the development of new treatments and a better understanding of ulcerative colitis.

Here are some sites with some research results:

"Clinical outcomes of patients with remitting ulcerative colitis after discontinuation of indigo naturalis"
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-56543-y

"Efficacy of Indigo Naturalis in a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Patients With Ulcerative Colitis"

https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(17)36382-5/pdf