Gentian
1licensed products
1 monograph
Coated Tablet
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
4- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a digestive tonic and bitter) to help stimulate appetite and (as a stomachic) to aid digestion
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as an antiemetic) to help prevent nausea
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances (such as dyspepsia)
- Used in Herbal Medicine (as a cholagogue) to help increase bile flow
Approved Dose Ranges
1| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older | 0.1–6 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
5adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience headaches
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant
contraindicationDo not use if you have stomach or duodenal acute inflammation or ulcer
Alternative Names
5Bitterwort(common)Gentian(common)Gentian-root(common)Yellow gentian(common)Gentiana lutea
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
112 milligrams2 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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