Gentian is a meadow plant native to Europe and Turkey and is one of the most potent herbs for digestion. The root is used medicinally.
Medicinal Properties of Gentian
Gentian contains compounds called bitters, which are powerful liver and pancreas stimulants. The two main bitters are amarogentin and gentiopicrin, which also act on the digestive juices in the mouth and stomach. Gentian is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiemetic and encourages red blood cell production.
Gentian Herbal Remedies
Our herbalists recommend Gentian for the following disorders:
Anaemia
Post Partum Haemorrhage
Other Gentian Information
Gentian has been used as digestive tonic in Europe for centuries and is often used as an appetite stimulant and for Indigestion, Hiatus hernia and nausea. It is available as tablets, capsules and tinctures. Tinctures of Gentian appear to have the most efficacy for digestive disorders due to the fact that the taste buds are stimulated as soon as the liquid touches the tongue.
Side Effects of Gentian
Gentian should be avoided in Gastritis, severe heartburn and by people with stomach or duodenal ulcers.
Gentian is generally free of side effects and has no other contra-indications.
When this article was written there were no well-known negative drug interactions with the herb Gentian.
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