Gentiana straminea (Gentianaceae)

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Gentiana straminea
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The Gentiana straminea plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Gentiana straminea
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassy slopes and alpine meadows to 3,500 metres[239].

Medicinal Information: The roots of gentian species contain some of the most bitter compounds known and make an excellent tonic for the whole digestive system, working especially on the stomach, liver and gall bladder[238]. The root is analgesic, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, antirheumatic, diuretic, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic and hypotensive[176, 238]. The root is used internally in the treatment of arthritis, allergic inflammations, low-grade fever in chronic diseases, jaundice and hepatitis[176, 238]. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.

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