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Composition&Application:
Properties:Bitter.Digestive stimulant.Eases stomach pain. pronounced bitter gastric stimulant,sialagogue,cholagogue,tonic,antemetic,anti-inflammatory,febrifuge,refrigerant.Anorexia.Atonic dyspepsia.Gastro-intestinal atony.It is very useful in some malnourished individuals,especially the elderly.
What is Gentian root(Radix Gentianae, Gentian,Gentiana Lutea,Chinese Gentian)?What is bitter root,bitterwort,pale gentian,yellow gentian,Bitterwort,Sampson's Snakeroot?Narrative history,property,constitution and modern application of Gentian root.
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Botanical Data of Radix Gentianae:Gentiana Lutea
Gentian root(Radix Gentianae, Gentian,Gentiana Lutea,Chinese Gentian)
Family: Gentianaceae
Herbs:Radix Gentianae, Gentian(Gentiana Lutea),Chinese Gentian
Botanical Source:Gentian consists of the dried rhizomes and roots of Gentiana lutea L.
Synonyms:bitter root,bitterwort,pale gentian,yellow gentian,Bitterwort,Sampson's Snakeroot.
Parts used: dried root and rhizome.
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Botanical Data of Radix Gentianae
Description of Gentian:Narrative and Names of Gentian,Collection of Gentian,Actions and indication of Gentian.
Active constituents of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root).
Properties of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root).
Medicinal Action and application of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root).
Therapeutics and Pharmacology of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root).
Combinitions,Preparation & Dosage of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root).
Description of Gentian:Narrative and Names of Gentian,Collection of Gentian,Actions and indication of Gentian:
Description of Gentian:
Gentiana is a perennial herb indigenous to the alpine and sub-alpine pastures of central and southern Europe. Ringed and forked, the thick wrinkled root is brown on the outside and yellow on the inside. The simple, erect, glabrous stem grows to a height of 120cm, giving off opposite bluish-green elliptical leaves with prominent curved veins. Three to ten yellow flowers arise together in the axils of bowl-shaped bracts after the root is about ten years old. The fruit is an oblong, two-valved capsule.
Narrative and Names of Gentian:
Gentian is named after Gentius, King of Illyria in the 1st century BC, who is said to have discovered the plant's ability to reduce fevers. Gentian root is used in many bitter liqueurs. Other species of Gentiana, known as longdan, are prescribed in Chinese medicine for similar conditions to those outlined above, as well as for conjunctivitis, urinary tract infections, jaundice, hepatitis, eczema and other skin problems
Collection of Gentian:
The root and rhizome are unearthed in late summer and autumn in the second or third year, before the plant is mature enough to flower. They should be sliced and dried slowly, during which time the characteristic odour, colour and taste develop.
Actions and indication of Gentian:
Bitter.Digestive stimulant.Eases stomach pain. pronounced bitter gastric stimulant,sialagogue,cholagogue,tonic,antemetic, anti-inflammatory,febrifuge,refrigerant.
Indication:Anorexia.Atonic dyspepsia.Gastro-intestinal atony.It is very useful in some malnourished individuals, especially the elderly.
Active constituents of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root):
Gentian contains bitter substances such as the glycosides gentiopicrin and amarogentin. The bitter taste of these can be detected even when diluted 50,000 times.2 Besides stimulating secretion of saliva in the mouth and hydrochloric acid in the stomach, gentiopicrin may protect the liver.3 Gentian is used to treat poor appetite and indigestion.4 An open study shows that gentian tincture inhibits the feeling of fullness after eating, suggesting it could improve poor appetite
Constituents of Gentian root:
The dried Gentian root of commerce contains Gentiin and Gentiamarin, bitter glucosides, together with Gentianic acid (gentisin), the latter being physiologically inactive. Gentiopicrin, another bitter glucoside, a pale yellow crystalline substance, occurs in the fresh root, and may be isolated from it by treatment with boiling alcohol. The saccharine constituents of Gentian are dextrose, laevulose, sucrose and gentianose, a crystallizable, fermentable sugar. It is free from starch and yields from 3 to 4 per cent ash.
Constitution in brief: Glycosides (gentiopicroside and amarogentin are primarily responsible for its bitter taste). Alkaloids. Flavonoids. Terpenes. Minerals. Vitamins.
Constituents of Gentian root: bitter principles of secoiridoid types (gentiopicrin, amarogentin, sweroside, swertiamarin); alkaloids (gentianine, gentialutine); oligosaccharides (gentianose); triterpenes; sugars (gentianose, gentiobiose), sucrose; polysaccharides (inulin, pectin); xanthones (gentisin, gentisein, isogentisin, gentioside, which impart the yellow colour to the root); phenolic acids (gentisic, caffeic, protocatechuic and others); traces of a complex volatile oil.
More details of Constitution:1,3,7-trimethoxyxanthone; 1-hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyxanthone;1-o-primverosyl-7-oxy-3-methoxyxanthone; 2,3',4,6-tetrahydroxybenzophenone;7-o-primverosyl-1-oxy-3-methoxyxanthone; alpha-terpineol; aluminum (291 ppm);amarogentin (500-1200 ppm); ascorbic-acid (183 ppm); caffeic-acid;calcium (8140 ppm); carvacrol; chromium (13 ppm); cis-linalyl-oxide; cobalt (14 ppm); gentialutine; gentiamarin; gentianine (6000-8000 ppm); gentianose; gentiin; gentiobiose; gentiodise; gentioflavoside; gentiopicrin (11400-35000 ppm); gentioside; gentisein; gentisic-acid; gentisin; inulin; iron (370 ppm); isogentisin; limonene; linalol; magnesium (2740 ppm); manganese (23 ppm); mangiferin; niacin; nicotinic-acid; nicotinic-acid-amide; oxycinnamic-acid; pectin; phosphorus (2700 ppm); potassium (8770 ppm); protein (138000 ppm); protocatechuic-acid; riboflavin (2.1 ppm); saccharose; selenium; sinapic-acid; sodium (41 ppm); sucrose; swertiamarin; syringic-acid; thiamin (48 ppm); tin (40 ppm); zinc (29 ppm). ppm = parts per million.
Properties of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root):
Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Blood Purifier, Emmenagoug, Febeifuge, Hepatic, Sialoguge, Stimulant, Stomachic, Vulnerary
Besides being unrivalled as a stomachic tonic, Gentian possesses febrifuge, emmenagogue, anthelmintic and antiseptic properties, and is also useful in hysteria, female weakness, etc. Gentian with equal parts of Tormentil or galls has been used with success for curing intermittent fever.
Primary Nutrients of Gentian root: Inositol, Iron, Manganese, Niacin, Silicon, Sulphur, Vitamins F, B-complex and Zinc
Medicinal Action and application of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root):
Primary Uses: Appetite Loss, Circulation/poor, Gastric Disorders, Indigestion, Jaundice, Liver Disorders
Secondary Uses: Anemia, Blood Impurities, Colds, Constipation, Cramps/stomach, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Fevers, Gas, Gout, heartburn, Menstruation/absent, Nausea, Spleen Ailments, Urinary Problems, Worms, Wounds, Yeast Infections
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). Other folk uses included topical application on skin tumors, decreasing fevers, and treatment of diarrhea.
Gentian increases the appetite, stimulates digestive juices, decreases intestinal inflammation, treats indigestion, heartburn, liver and spleen disorders, promotes menstruation, strengthens and builds the body, and is helpful for gout and arthritis. Do not use during pregnancy.
Gentian is one of the most useful of our bitter vegetable tonics. It is specially useful in states of exhaustion from chronic disease and in all cases of general debility, weakness of the digestive organs and want of appetite. It is one of the best strengtheners of the human system, and is an excellent tonic to combine with a purgative to prevent its debilitating effects. Many dyspeptic complaints are more effectually relieved by Gentian bitters than by Peruvian Bark. It is of extreme value in jaundice and is prescribed extensively.
Gentian is used to reduce fevers by cooling the system. Gentian contains a bitter principle, amarogentin , which stimulates the glands, including the adrenals and the thyroid. It helps in the production of bile, which can have a positive effect on the liver and gallbladder.
Gentian is also used to clean the bowels, stimulate the pancreas, stimulate circulation, aid in the digestive process and help with female problems. Historically, gentian has been used to treat wounds and taken internally for inflammation from arthritis, jaundice and a sore throat. It is considered a great tonic for strengthening the entire body.
Gentian root Strengthens the digestive organs, increases circulation and is good for female organs.
Gentian root is a stimulator of the general circulation, which in turn stregthens the total system.
Gentian root is a high in simple energy producing sugars and is beneficial to the digesting organs, the stomach, and pancreas, as well as being an aid to the well being of both the kidney and spleen.
Gentian root Anti-inflammatory used in treatment of arthritis
Therapeutics and Pharmacology of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root):
Gentiana is a much-used gastric stimulant, specifically indicated in dyspepsia with anorexia, but useful to digestive atony of any sort. It may be used in the treatment of insufficient gastric secretions, intestinal and gastric inflammations, hepatic and gallbladder disease, and is a useful adjunct to fever management and in conditions of chronic inflammatory disease where digestion appears to be less than ideal. Its action begins as soon as it is absorbed by the mucous membrane of the mouth.
The secoiridoid bitter principles, particularly amarogentin, stimulate gustatory receptors in the taste buds, causing a reflex increase in the secretion of saliva, gastric juice and bile, thereby stimulating the appetite.
Amarogentin is one of the most bitter substances known. It also accelerates emptying of the stomach and improves gastric tone, so that heavy food is more easily digested. Gentiana contains no tannin, so there is no astringent or irritant effect. One of its alkaloids, gentianine, has been shown to be anti-inflammatory. The fresh leaves placed on wounds and inflammations act as a refrigerant; and they also make soothing footbaths.
Combinitions,Preparation & Dosage of Gentian(Radix Gentianae,Gentian root):
Combinitions: Combines with lemon and ginger.
Preparation & Dosage: Gentian is best consumed in the form of a decoction (boiling 1 teaspoonful of powdered root in a covered container of about 2 pints of water for about 20 minutes).
Tincture - 1:5 in 45% alcohol. Dose: Take 2-5 drops with water before meals.
As a simple bitter, Gentian is considered more palatable combined with an aromatic, and for this purpose orange peel is frequently used. A tincture made with 2 OZ. of the root, 1 OZ. of dried orange peel, and 1/2 oz. bruised cardamom seeds in a quart of brandy is an excellent stomachic tonic, and is efficacious in restoring appetite and promoting digestion. A favourite form in which Gentian has been administered in country remedies is as an ingredient in the so-called Stockton bitters, in which Gentian and the root of Sweet Flag play the principal part. The dose of the fluid extract is 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful in water, three times daily.
Fresh Gentian root is largely used in Germany and Switzerland for the production of an alcoholic beverage. The roots are cut, macerated with water, fermented and distilled; the distillate contains alcohol and a trace of volatile oil, which imparts to it a characteristic odour and taste.
Scientific References:
1. What is Gentian root(Radix Gentianae, Gentian,Gentiana Lutea,Chinese Gentian)?What is bitter root,bitterwort,pale gentian,yellow gentian,Bitterwort,Sampson's Snakeroot?Narrative history,property,constitution and modern application of Gentian root.Via Michael Derrida.
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