Gentian is one of the most useful bitter vegetable tonics. It is specially useful for conditions of exhaustion resulting from chronic disease and in cases of general debility, weakness of the digestive organs and want of appetite. Gentian is one of the best strengtheners of the human system.
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History and Uses:
Gentian comes from Europe and Turkey and is also cultivated in North America. The rhizome and roots are collected in autumn and dried and used medicinally. Gentian root and other highly bitter plants have been used for centuries by herbalists in Europe as digestive aids (the well-known Swedish "bitters" often contain Gentian). Gentian contains some of the most bitter substances known, particularly the glycosides, gentiopicrin and amarogentin. Their taste may be detected even when diluted 50,000 times. Besides stimulating secretion of saliva in the mouth and hydrochloric acid in the stomach, gentiopicrin may protect the liver. Other folk uses included topical use on skin problems, decreasing fevers and treatment of diarrhea. Its ability to increase digestive function, including production of stomach acid, has been validated in modern times. Besides being unrivaled as a stomachic tonic, Gentian possesses febrifuge, emmenagogue, anthelmintic and antiseptic properties, and it is also said to be useful in cases of hysteria and "female weakness." Several other Gentian species can be used interchangeably, having similar medicinal properties to Gentiana lutea.
Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) time each day with water at a morning or mid-day mealtime.
Contraindications:
Pregnant women or those with high blood pressure or chronic gastro-intestinal problems should use Gentian only under supervision of a physician. Avoid Gentian if you have diarrhea caused by poor digestion,
or if you have excess stomach acid, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease or gastritis. Older children and adults over sixty-five should take Gentian only with direction from a health care provider.
Capsule Information:
Our Gentian supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs. |
