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Yellow gentian

• Gentian
  Common Name(s)
  gentian, yellow gentian, gentian-root
  Scientific Name(s)
  Gentiana lutea L. (Gentianaceae)
  How is Gentian usually used?
  Gentian is available as dried roots. It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed) as powder, solid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredient, fluid extract, infusioninfusionthe process of steepsteepTo soak an agent (such as tea) to extract its active ingredienting or soaking plant material in hot or cold water to isolate its active ingredient, decoctiondecoctionthe process of boiling plant parts in water and straining the liquid for medicine, tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution, and tea.
• power: 0.6 g to 2 g
  solid extract: 0.1 g to 0.6 g
  fluid extract: 2.5 mL to 5 mL in water, 3 times per day; 2 mL to 4 mL; 2 g to 4 g
  infusion: 30 mL to 60 mL; 0.6 g to 2 g, 3 times per day
  decoction: 0.6 g to 2 g, 3 times per day
  tincture: 4 mL to 7 mL (1:5, 45% ethanol); 1 g to 3 g
  tea: 1 g to 2 g finely cut or coarsely powdered mixed with boiling water; cold extract can also be made
  For prolonged use, consult a health care provider.
• What is Gentian used for?
  Gentian is traditionally used