Botanical Name: Gentiana lutea

Common Name:

English: Bitterwort, Bitter Root, Gentiana, Yellow Gentian,
Also, known as: Gelberenzian, Gentiane jaune, Genziana gialla, Jintiyania, Pakhanbhed, Gintiyana, Bachaka, bachalchaka, balmoney, common gentian, daoua el hoya, esperou, European gentian, felwort, gall weed, gansona, ganssana, Gelber Enziangreat yellow gentian, jintiana, juntiyana, kaf edheeb, kaf el arnab, kouchâd, kouched, pale gentian, tárnics, wild gentian, genchiana, genciana, genciana amarilla, gentian, gentiana, genziana gialla, genziana maggiore, gentiane, gentiane jaune, grande gentiane

Origin: Albania

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Root

General Information:

Gentiana lutea is a perennial herb up to 1 to 2-meter-high, with erect rhizomes. The stems are Stem thick, hollow and, bearing large, opposite, ovate leaves with five to ten nerves and axillary cymes of orange-yellow, open-stellate flowers. The roots are beet-like, thickened and branched. Gentian is nearly a cylindrical piece, 5–20 cm long, 3–5 cm in diameter. The rhizome is short, with fine, transverse wrinkles, and sometimes with buds and remains of leaves at the upper edge. The root longitudinally and deeply wrinkled, and twisted; fractured surface yellow-brown and not fibrous; cambium and its surroundings tinged dark brown.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herbs to any super food, herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herbs with honey or glycerin to make a paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help the medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, give you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Gentian Root Powder