Chemical Property of Gentian, Gentiana lutea, ext.
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97% *data from raw suppliers
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Description
Perennial, herbaceous plant native to mountainous areas of
Europe; it may reach 0.5 to 1.0 m (2 to 3 ft.) in height. It has large,
cylindrical roots (internally yellow); erect chalice; and flowers with a yellow corolla and peduncles. It blooms from July to August.
The part used is the roots of two-year-old plants. The dried product
and its derivatives of Gentian exhibit a very bitter flavor.The derivatives are infusion (2%), fluid extract, soft and dried
aqueous extracts, and tincture (20 % in 60% ethanol).