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Product Name Historical uses Category Issued
Gentian
Gentiana lutea		 Cholagogue, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge. Single product April 1996
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Common Names:
Gentian, Stemless Gentian, Yellow Gentian, Bitter Root, Gall Weed.

Parts Used:
Roots.

Recognized Uses:
This tonic was transmitted to us from the beginning of medicine science by Greeks, Arabians and other nations which are now forgotten. It has been used for centuries as bitters to stimulate the appetite, improve digestion and treat a variety of gastrointestinal complaints (e.g., heartburn, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea).1,2 Externally, the plant has been used to treat wounds and it was used internally to treat sore throat, arthritic inflammations and jaundice.3 Research has shown that one of it compounds, gentiopicrin, has anti-febrile attributes.4 Gentian is also known to have a tonic effect on the liver and the gall bladder as well as on the whole body.5 In Germany and Austria, it is common to find on bistros shelves, clay pots with Gentian blue flowers painted on the outside. It is provided under the name "Enzian" as an instant cure for helping digestion. Its bitter taste does not automatically promote its use, however, Gentian is very popular because of its effects.

Contraindications:
Gentian should be avoided in cases of acute gastritis, stomach ulcer, and hemorrhages in the gastro-intestinal tract.

Adverse reactions:
A large over-dose can cause irritation of the stomach, nausea and vomiting.

Dosage:
10 to 40 drops after meals or as needed.

References:
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; British Herbal Pharmacopoeia; Dr John R. Christopher, School of Natural Healing; Drs George Wood et Franklin Bache, The Dispensatory of the United States; F. Joseph Montagna, People's Desk Reference, Volume.2, 12th edition.





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1 Meyer JE. The Herbalist. Hammond, IN: Hammond Book Co., 1934.
2 Leung AY. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics. New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons,1980.
3 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products, 1993.
4 Atlas des plantes m�dicinales,Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1976, p.24:184.
5 Plantes m�dicinales, Gr�nd, Paris, 1983, p.162.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.