The gentian root has been used for centuries as bitters. It stimulates the appetite, improve digestion and treat a variety of GI complaints (eg, heartburn, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea).
Its also used in combination with elderflower, verbena, cowslip flower, and sorrel for treating symptoms of sinus infections.
robert –
I suffer from IBS-C and Gentian has been a total lifesaver!! It seems to break up stagnation in the liver and it’s allegedly good for bile production. What I got from Spice station was pretty potent. I no longer suffer from indigestion and it does seem to help with going to the bathroom (TMI sorry lol). Has a nice bitter flavor which I know is not for everyone, but when you realize that its medicine it makes sense. The more potent it is, the better for you and the less you need to help your digestion. A++