Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Gentian Root |
Botanical Name |
Gentiana officinalis, Gentiana lutea |
System Affected |
liver, menstrual, circulation, colds, digestion |
Properties |
circulation colds, flu, fevers digestion, ulcers, general debility, female weakness, hysteria. excellent for liver menstrual problems nerve tonic ears heartburn (take 30 mins before meal) hypothyroidism |
Description |
herb w/ orange-yellow flowers |
Origin |
Europe |
Notes |
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Toxicity |
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Dosage |
1tsp/cup water |
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