GENTIAN (Gentiana lutea)

DESCRIPTION: Gentian contains Vitamin A, C and B-Complex, and protein. Gentian also contains the minerals calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium and magnesium. Gentian is rich in natural sugar, therefore it is useful in stimulating and strengthening the pancreas, spleen and kidneys.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Gentian is often used for constipation, stimulating circulation and as a stomach tonic. It is one of the most powerful herbs when it comes to being used as a tonic. It is also used as an appetite stimulant and is helpful for those recovering from disease or health issues.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None known at this time.

PARTS USED: The root

GENERAL USAGE: Gentian has been used to treat amenorrhea, anemia, as an antidote for poisons, appetite stimulant, dog bites, as a blood strengthener, bruising, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, female problems, fevers, gout, heartburn, hysteria, jaundice, liver problems, joint inflammation, nausea, spleen disorders, stomach aches and discomfort, sprains, urinary tract infection, worms and infected wounds.

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