Gentian root.Gentiana Lutea.Chinese Gentian.

Contents

• 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.
• Suggestion and Administration of Gentian.Radix Gentianae.Gentian root.
• Application case study:Inner Purity Formulation with Gentian.
• How Search engine think about Gentian.
• Research Update:Gentian.
• Photo Gallery of Gentiana.

Botanical Data of Radix Gentianae.:

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 following:Gentiana manshurica Kitag.; Gentiana scabra Bge.; Gentiana triflora Pall.; Gentiana rigescens Franch.
 Synonyms:Long Dan Cao,bitter root,bitterwort,pale gentian,yellow gentian,Bitterwort,Sampson's Snakeroot,Bitter Root, Bitterwort, Gall Weed, Gentiana, Gentianae radix, Pale Gentian, Stemless Gentian, Yellow Gentian, Wild Gentian. Gentiana lutea;Gentiana acaulis.
 Parts used: dried root and rhizome.

 Habitat:largest member of the diverse gentian family is native to the Alps and other mountainous regions of central and southern Europe from Spain to the Balkans, flourishing at altitudes of2,300-8,000 ft (700-2,400 m). The large root crowns can be split, or, alternatively, the plant can be readily grown from seed. Gentian needs a loamy soil and a sheltered position.The root is dug up in early autumn and dried as quickly as possible

 Economic uses:This species is commonly used for medicinal purposes and to flavor alcoholic drinks (bitters). The root is harvested by digging up whole plants. Gentianae Radix is the pharmaceutical name of the root of Gentiana lutea.

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♣ last edit date:11th,Oct.2010.