Bitterwort (Gentiana lutea) roots, 500g

BITTERWORT

Gentiana lutea

roots

500g

Action:

• anthelmintic [an agent that destroys or expels intestinal worms and/or parasites; vermicide; vermifuge]
• antiseptic [an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria]
• bitter [applied to bitter tasting drugs which act on the mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach to increase appetite and promote digestion]
• cholagogue [an agent for increasing the flow of bile into the intestines]
• depurative [an agent that cleanses and purifies the system, especially the blood]
• emmenagogue [an agent that promotes menstrual flow]
• febrifuge [an agent that reduces or eliminates fevers]
• gastric stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
• refrigerant [an agent that lowers abnormal body heat, relieves thirst and gives a feeling of coolness]
• stomachic [an agent that strengthens, stimulates or tones the stomach]
• tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]

Usage of Gentian

Medicinal Parts Used: The Root and Rhizomes

Gentian is used for:

Blood Conditions

• blood cleanser
• raises the white blood cell count

Brain and Nervous System Conditions

• hysteria

Gastrointestinal Conditions

• dyspepsia
• fainting spells
• flatulence (gas/wind)
• catarrhal gastritis with diarrhea
• gastro-intestinal inflammations
• griping pains and stitches
• heartburn
• improves appetite and poor digestion
• indigestion
• promotes the flow of digestive juices and bile
• stomach ache
• strengthens the activity of the stomach (take half an hour before meals)
• vomiting
• weakness of the digestive organs

Female Conditions

• female weaknesses

Liver Conditions

• biliousness
• jaundice
• promotes the flow of bile

Other

• anorexia
• counters poisons, putrefaction and pestilence
• general debility
• discourages the smoking habit
• intermittent fevers
• relieves a fever

Externally Gentian can be used:

• for soothing inflammation
• in footbaths
• to wash wounds

Other Uses:

• in bitter liqueurs