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  BLUE GENTIAN TINCTURE 2 OZ.
Tincture of freshly harvested Gentiana calycosa flowers


 
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Gentiana calycosa. The tincture of the flowers aids in joint inflammations. Take ½ teaspoon in one cup hot water. Take two to three times daily.

Cautions: Gentian can aggravate hyper-acidic conditions and ulcers. Large doses can cause nausea and vomiting. Avoid during pregnancy.

Constituents: The most pharmacologically-important constituents include iridoids, xanthones and alkaloids. Essential Oil: alpha-terpineol, carvacrol, limonene, linalol. Root: aluminum amarogentin, ascorbic-acid, ash, caffeic-acid, calcium, chromium, cobalt, gentialutine, gentiamarin, gentianine, gentianose, gentiin, gentiobiose, gentioside, gentioflavoside, gentiopicrin, gentioside, gentisein, gentisic-acid, gentisin, inulin, iron, isogentisin, magnesium, manganese, nicotinic-acid, oxycinnamic-acid, selenium, sucrose, sodium, sinapic-acid, swertiamarinm, syringic-acid, thiamin, tin and zinc.

Analgesic – The tincture of the flowers aids in joint inflammations. Take ½ teaspoon in one cup hot water. Take two to three times daily.

Antibacterial – Tincture of Gentian can be diluted with an equal amount of water and used to cleanse wounds, greatly reducing the chance of infection.

Bitters – Gentian is an excellent bitter, which stimulates appetite and digestion through a general stimulation of the digestive juices, increasing the production of saliva, gastric juices and bile. It also accelerates the emptying of the stomach. It is indicated wherever there is a lack of appetite, dyspepsia or flatulence. The general toning effect of bitters give this herb a role to play in treating debility and exhaustion. Although the root is the strongest portion of the plant, it is more environmental to use the flowers in the preparation of bitters, especially when using in combination with other bitter herbs (i.e. Horehound, Dandelion greens, Wormwood). Tincture of Gentian (or a mixture of bitter herbs with Gentian mixed one part to two of each of the others) is taken as needed in ½ teaspoon doses in ½ cup of warm water.

Digestive Aid – For greatest effectiveness as a digestive aid, take ¼ teaspoon tincture of Gentian in warm water ten minutes to one hour before mealtime. This will help with the breakdown of proteins and fats and improve the assimilation of nutrients such as iron and vitamin B-12.

Eating Disorders – Since the tincture of Gentian stimulates appetite, it is useful in treating cases of anorexia and appetite loss due to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Since regular use of Gentian as a bitter decreases the desire for sweet and salty foods, it is useful in treating obesity, as well.

Liver Aid – The tincture is helpful in treating liver conditions, especially gall-bladder problems. Use ¼ teaspoon tincture in ½ cup warm water before meals and at bedtime. This dosage is also useful in treating an enlarged spleen.

Photos: Tincture of Gentian flowers, Gentian in a meadow, close-up of flowers, Andrew sits among the Gentian.

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