Efficacy and safety of indigo naturalis ointment in Treating Atopic Dermatitis: A randomized clinical trial
Lin YK, Chang SH, Yang CY, See LC, Lee BH, Shih IH · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2020 March
DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112477
Objective
To provide empirical evidence of the efficacy and safety of Indigo naturalis ointment in treating atopic dermatitis (AD).
Conclusions
Indigo naturalis ointment is effective for treating mild to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) topically, and appears to be safe. This is the first clinical trial to provide evidence supporting topical indigo-based AD treatment.
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