Gentiana triflora (Gentianaceae)

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Gentiana triflora
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The Gentiana triflora plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Gentiana triflora
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  Pall.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Grassy places, especially along roadsides, from sea level to the mountains[187].

Medicinal Information: Gentian roots contain some of the most bitter compounds known and make an excellent tonic for the digestive system, working especially on the stomach, liver and gall bladder[238]. The root is antibacterial and stomachic[176]. It is used in the treatment of jaundice, leukorrhoea, eczema, conjunctivitis, sore throat, acute infection of the urinary system, hypertension with dizziness and tinnitus[176]. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.

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