*It is a traditional herbal remedy for symptoms of sluggish digestion, such as dyspepsia and flatulence.
*Gentian is used as a blood builder, traditionally used convalescence.
*It is used as a natural herbal treatment for gaining weight, anorexia and exhaustion. *Gentian is believed to strengthen the entire system by stimulating the digestive function as well as the general circulation and the activity of many glands and organs.
*used as a liver tonic and to stimulate insufficient production of gastric juices, bile and saliva. It is used to alleviate inflammations in the gall bladder.
*Gentiana scabra, or lung tan in traditional Chinese medicine, has much the same uses as gentian in European herbal tradition. It is used for fevers, rheumatism, toxicity of the bowels, and general debility. It is believed to enhance memory and is used as a liver tonic.
*It was traditionally often used in combination with other digestive stimulants such as ginger and cardamom.
*Both gentian and stemless gentian are recognized as generally safe by the FDA, and extracts of gentian are used in a variety of anti-smoking products, cosmetics and foods.
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* [[Long Dan Xie Gan Tang]]