PRODUCT INFORMATION

Common Name: Gentian
Botanical Name: Gentiana lutea
Part Used: Root
Ratio: 1:1

Gentian has a long standing herbal reputation as a digestive tonic and stimulant, and is an ingredient in a number of European apperitifs. The intensely bitter taste is the main cause of its beneficial effects.

Stimulation of bitter taste receptors results in the secretion of digestive juices, including stomach acid, bile and pancreatic enzymes. As such, it is a supreme digestive stimulant (and is a key ingredient in the popular 'Swedish bitters'), providing support for effective digestion, prevention of food-derived infections and allergies, prevention of intestinal fermentation, enhancement of nutrient assimilation and waste removal via the bowel.

Conditions that gentian are commonly used for include Poor appetite, anorexia nervosa, to restore digestive strength after long periods of illness or fever, indigestion, bloating, flatulence, food and alcohol indulgence, As part of a treatment regime to reduce food allergy reactions, as part of an anti-infective intestinal program (prevention and treatment) and Liver, gallbladder, pancreatic and intestinal disorders.

Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation.

If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.

1ml = 1000mg of dry herb

Adult Dose: 1ml once to four times daily.

We will automatically send a 'Duty of Care' form for you to fill out.

So that we can ensure no herb/medication interactions.

Please feel free to contact our naturopath if you have any questions at [email protected]