Bitter Root, Bitterwort, Gall Weed, Geneciana, Gentiana acaulis, Gentiana kochiana, Gentiana lutea, Gentianae Radix, Gentiane, Gentiane Acaule, Gentiane Jaune, Gentiane Pâle, Gentiane Sans Tige, Gentiane Sauvage, Grande Gentiane, Pale Gentian, Racine Amère, Stemless Gentian, Yellow Centiyane, Yellow Gentian, Wild Gentian.
Gentian is an herb. The root of the plant and, less commonly, the bark are used to make medicine.
Gentian is used for digestion problems such as loss of appetite, fullness, intestinal gas, diarrhea,gastritis,heartburn, and vomiting. It is also used for fever, hysteria, andhigh blood pressure. Some people use gentian to prevent muscle spasms, treatparasiticworms, start menstrual periods, and as agermkiller.
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Gentian is used in combination with European elderflower, verbena, cowslip flower, and sorrel for treating symptoms ofsinusinfections (sinusitis). It is used in combination with other products formalaria.
In foods and beverages, gentian is used as an ingredient.
In manufacturing, gentian is used in cosmetics.
Gentian root is not related to the gentian violet dye (methylrosaniline chloride).
If you plan to make your own gentian preparation, be sure you identify gentian correctly. The highly toxic white hellebore (Veratrum album) can be misidentified as gentian and has caused accidentalpoisoningwhen used in homemade preparations.
How does it work?
Gentian contains a chemical that mightdilateblood vessels.
SLIDESHOW
Could I Be Allergic? Discover Your Allergy TriggersSee SlideshowPossibly Effective for...
- Symptoms of sinus infection (sinusitis) when combined with other herbs including elderflower, verbena, cowslip flower, and sorrel. Research studies have used a product called Sinupret.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Stomach disorders.
- High blood pressure.
- Diarrhea.
- Fever.
- Heartburn.
- Vomiting.
- Menstrual disorders.
- Cancer.
- Other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate(detailed description of each of the ratings).
Gentian seems to be safe for most people when taken by mouth in small amounts as part of a combination product containing gentian root, elderflower, verbena, and cowslip flower (SinuComp, Sinupret). There isn't enough information to know if gentian is safe when used in medicinal amounts other than as part of the combination product. The combination product can causedigestive systemupset and occasionally allergic skin rash.
There isn't enough information about the safety of applying gentian to the skin.
The highly toxic white hellebore (Veratrum album) can be mistaken for gentian and has caused accidental poisoning when used in homemade preparations.
QUESTION
Allergies can best be described as:See AnswerLow blood pressure: There is a concern that using gentian might make low pressure worse or interfere with drug treatment to increase blood pressure.
Surgery: Because gentian might affect blood pressure, there is a concern that it might interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop using gentian at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs)Interaction Rating:ModerateBe cautious with this combination.Talk with your health provider.
Theoretically, gentian might decrease blood pressure. Taking gentian along with medications for high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low.
Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril),furosemide(Lasix), and many others.
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