Gentian Root Digestive Health Ayurveda

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Gentian Root Digestive Health Ayurveda. This is the yellow gentian – Gentiana lutea. Gentian root, is considered the king of the bitter herbs with many health benefits. In tests, it was found that the bitter taste from Gentian can still be perceived even when diluted down to 1 part in 12,000. Hildegard von Bingen described the medicinal use of gentian “who has fever in the stomach, often drinks powdered gentian in warm wine and his stomach is cleansed of fever”. After Hildegard, in 1551, the German botanist and physician Hieronymus Bock described yellow gentian as the most important and most common healing root for stomach disorders. 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
• and high blood pressure.

Gentian Root is also popular in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Indian healing system of Ayurveda, where it is commonly used to treat

• liver disorders
• support detoxification
• and to stimulate the digestive system.

A healthy digestive system is the cornerstone of overall vibrant health.

Throughout history it has been widely known that bitter herbs support this important bodily process, and Gentian Root is one of the top bitter herbs used to stimulate the production of saliva, bile and stomach acids. It is widely used in digestive tonics, such as angostura bitters, which are taken before a meal. Gentian works on the stomach, liver and gall bladder.

Whilst inflammation is a valid response by the body in its quest to heal itself, persistent low-level inflammation is becoming increasingly known as one of the root causes of most disease. Gentian Root contains several constituents with anti-inflammatory properties: secoiridoidal, iridoid glycosides, gentiopicroside, xanthones, polyphenols and flavones, which are of particular benefit to the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems. The anti-inflammatory properties of Gentian also make it useful in wound healing. It soothes inflamed tissues and has anti-bacterial and ant-microbial actions and improves blood flow to damaged tissue, speeding up the healing time.Finally, the active compounds of Gentian not only lower inflammation, they can provide relief from pain by positively modulating pain pathways in the brain.

Gentian Root Powder can be taken 1 – 2 grams before a meal, or as recommended by a Herbal Practitioner. Or make a Gentian Root Tea – Combine half a teaspoon (1 gram) of dried gentian root with 150 millilitres of boiling water and allow 5 to 10 minutes to steep. To prepare cold: add half a teaspoon of gentian root (1 gram) to 2 glasses of water, allow 8 hours to steep, and drink the extract 30 minutes before meals.

Gentian seems to be safe for most people when taken by mouth in small amounts, but if pregnant or lactating, or taking prescribed drugs, a talk with your midwife or GP would be sensible. Always Thoroughly research any new herb you are thinking of using.

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