Description
The article discusses the benefits and uses of dried gentian root. It is said to be a bitter which may be used to stimulate the appetite and digestion by stimulating the digestive juices, to accelerate the emptying of the stomach, to reduce fever and anaemia, to be generally fortifying, to be useful in the treatment of convalescence, anorexia nervosa, alimentary insufficiency, biliousness as well as jaundice, and to be brewed as a tea. It is also warned not to use dried gentian if you have gastric or duodenal ulcers, and to be aware that it is the most bitter of all herbs.
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.
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 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
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