Use in Skin Care and Remedies

The mighty root, associated with the vegetative, liquid-chemical, appears to dominate all parts of the Yellow Gentian, including its flowers: the leaves and flowers are very close to the stem, the leaves are not highly differentiated. The first flowers only appear after 5 to 10 years. The root itself combines extreme bitterness with a high sugar content, the latter a property which is otherwise usually only found in the flowers. The three organs flower, leaf and root are thus in close contact with each other, form a whole. The corresponding principle in human beings is the liver. It, too, is not highly structured and is closely tied to the liquid-chemical processes of the body. It is thus easy to understand that Yellow Gentian acts on the metabolism of the liver and helps relieve digestive disorders.

Dried and ground Gentian root is contained in Dr.Hauschka Body Powder, together with Oak bark and Sage leaves. This composition has deodorant action and prevents excessive sweating.

In WALA medicines, extracts of Yellow Gentian root are contained in remedies for digestive disorders and weak digestion, gastrointestinal problems, nausea and vomiting. Gentian Stomach Tonic*, which stimulates the appetite, and Bitter Elixir*, which promotes digestion, are prepared without alcohol. As Gentian Stomach Tonic is also sugar-free, it is recommended after treatment to eradicate Candida from the intestine. Gentiana comp. Pellets* relieve weak digestion, nausea, vomiting and flatulence. The handy Gentiana comp. pellets and Bolus alba comp.*, which relieves diarrhoea and dyspepsia, are a must in any travel first aid kit.


* Prescribing information for the preparations mentioned (the indications are derived from the anthroposophical understanding of man and nature):

Bitter Elixier
Active ingredient: Aqueous whole extract with sugar from gentian root, ginger root, calamus root, pepper fruits and aerial parts of wormwood.
Indications: Stimulation of peptic digestive activity by harmonisation of the motor and secretory processes, e.g. in lack of appetite, feeling of fullness, nausea.
Warning: This medicinal product contains sucrose.

Bolus alba comp.
Indications: Harmonisation of the metabolic processes in the digestive system in disturbances of secretion and motility in the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. in diarrhoea, vomiting.
Warning: This medicinal product contains glucose and lactose.

Enzian Magentonikum (stomach tonic)
Active ingredient: Aqueous whole extract of gentian root, ginger root, calamus root, pepper fruits and aerial parts of wormwood.
Indications: Stimulation of peptic digestive activity by harmonisation of the motor and secretory processes, e.g. in lack of appetite, feeling of fullness, nausea.

Gentiana Magen Globuli velati
Indications: Harmonisation of motility and secretion in digestive disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. digestive weakness, nausea, vomiting, flatulence.
Warning: This medicinal product contains sucrose.

* For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.