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Gentian
  Gentian (Gentiana lutea)
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Function; Reasons For Use


The active ingredients of Gentiana lutea include gentiopicrin, gentiopicroside and gentisic acid.

Gentiana species have been employed for chronic indigestion and both hypo- and hyper-chlorhydria. Gentian is reported to have a choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial action.





Gentian can help with the following:
Circulation  Atherosclerosis


KEY
May do some good


GLOSSARY

Anti-inflammatory (Antiinflammatory)
Reducing inflammation by acting on body mechanisms, without directly acting on the cause of inflammation, e.g., glucocorticoids, aspirin.

Choleretic
Agent stimulating the liver to increase bile production.

Chronic (Chronicity)
Usually referring to chronic illness: Illness extending over a long period of time.

Diuretic (Diuretics)
An agent increasing urine flow, causing the kidneys to excrete more than the usual amount of sodium, potassium and water.




Last updated: Apr 13, 2008


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