[[File:Gentian.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Gentiana lutea L.]]Other Names : Gentiana lutea L. Gentiana acaulis L. Gentiana purpurea, Gentiana pannoica, Gentiana punctata and Gentiana acaulis are smaller European gentians with similar medicinal properties, and are used arbitrarily with each other and with Gentiana lutea. Yellow gentian, bitter root, feltwort, bitterwort, pale gentian, gall weed, stemless gentian (Gentiana acaulis L.)<br>[[File:Gentian.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Gentiana lutea L.]]<br>
* Gentiana lutea L. belongs to the large plant family Gentianaceae. It is believed to be native to Europe, and is the largest species of the family. It is found in the southern and central mountainous regions of Europe from Spain to the Balkans. It prefers altitudes from 2,300-8,000 feet, (700-2400 meters), with shady or sheltered sites on loamy soil. It may be easily cultivated from either seeds or by splitting the large root crowns. The underground parts are harvested in the fall, sliced and dried slowly. The drying process develops the odor, color and taste of this traditional medicinal herb.
*Gentiana acaulis L. is native to the European Alps, found at elevations of 914-1524 meters.
[[Category:herbal medicine]]
[[Category:Ayurveda]]
[[Category:Antiemetic]]
[[Category:Bitter]]
[[Category:Parasiticide]]
[[Category:Sialagogue]]
[[Category:Stomachic]]