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Gentiana, Lóng Dǎn Cǎo, 龙胆草, Radix Gentiannae

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Health Benefits

For: Hepatitis • Jaundice • Eczema • Encephalitis B • Genital herpes • Pediatric ear infections • Shingles

Attributes: Antibiotic • Diuretic • Cholagogic • Hepatoprotective • Tranquilizer • Sedative • Cholagogic

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Constituents:
Gentiopicrin • Sweroside • amarogentin • Gentianine • Sucrose • Gentiopicroside

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Other Names: Other varieties: Gentiana triflora Pall., Gentiana Manchuria Kitag
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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

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Gentiana scabra Bunge. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Gentiana scabra Bunge. USDA Zones:

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Clear Heat Dry Dampness

English: Gentiana Pinyin: Long Dan Cao Pharmaceutical: Radix Gentiannae

Organs: Gallbladder • Liver • Stomach Temperature: Cold

Taste: Bitter Toxicity:

Patterns: Liver heat • Liver damp heat • Gall bladder damp heat

Actions: Dry dampness • Clear heat • Sedate liver fire • Eliminates lower burner damp heat

Indications: Liver heat • Gall bladder heat • Jaundice • Eczema • Yellow leukorrhea • Scanty urine • Bitter taste • Dry throat • Red eyes • Severe tinnitus • Irritability • Seizures • Convulsions

Contraindications: Spleen and stomach deficiency cold • Take with meals if patient has gastrointestinal sensitivity • Sedative and therefore should not use prior to driving

Typical Dosage: 3g to 8g • Max of 15g Guidelines

Parts Used: Whole plant

Other: Very bitter, cold, and sinking in nature

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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