Gentian Root Cut (Gentiana lutea) Dried - Bulk
Gentian Root Cut (Gentiana lutea) Dried - Bulk
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INCI: Gentiana lutea
Dried gentian root cut is said to help digestion, stimulate the appetite, and boost circulation. Kills plasmodia and worms. It's good for circulatory problems and pancreatitis.
Sizes: 200g, 500g or 1kg.
This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.
Uses & benefits
- Gentian is a bitter which may be used to stimulate the appetite and digestion by stimulating the digestive juices
- Accelerates the emptying of the stomach
- May be useful in the treatment of convalescence
- May reduce fever and anaemia
- Generally fortifying effect
- May be useful in the treatment of anorexia nervosa, alimentary insufficiency, biliousness as well as jaundice
As a tea
Put ½ tsp of root in a cup of water and boil for 5 min. Drink warm 15-30 min before meals or when acute stomach aches.
Active properties
Bitter, sialagogue, hepatic, cholagogue, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, emmenagogue.
Warnings
- Do not use if you have gastric or duodenal ulcers
- The most bitter of all herbs
- May cause headaches
- Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding
