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Gentian (Yellow Gentian)

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Gentiana lutea
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Gentiamarin
Gentiin
Gentiopicrin
Gentisin
Mesogentioigenin
Protogentiogenin
Sugar
Xanthone pigment

KNOWN EFFECTS

Irritates mucous membranes. Kills plasmodium, which causes malaria.

Miscellaneous information:
Has been known and used since ancient times in Greece.

UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

Increase contractions of stomach muscles. Stimulates gastric secretions. Is used as a tonic to stimulate appetite. Aids digestion.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future. Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments. Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

Others:
None expected if you are under 45, not pregnant, basically healthy, take it for only a short time and do not exceed manufacturer's recommended dosage.

Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

TOXICITY

Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.

ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms: What to do:
Nausea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
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