Names: Bitter Root, Bitterwort, Gall Weed, Gentiana, Gentianae radix, Pale Gentian, Stemless Gentian, Yellow Gentian, Wild Gentian. Gentiana lutea; Gentiana acaulis.  

Family: Gentianaceae.

Properties:

dispel wind-cold/hot-Damp, soothes sinews (muscle cramping) in extremities
clears deficient heat
paralysis caused by stroke

Dosage: 4.5 – 12g.

Used For:

Orally, Qin Jiao is used for digestive disorders, such as loss of appetite, fullness, and flatulence. It is used orally for fever, for hysteria, to stimulate menstrual flow, as an anthelmintic, and antiseptic.

Topically, Qin Jiao is used for treating wounds and cancer.

In combination with European elder flower, verbena, cowslip flower, and sorrel, gentian is used orally for maintaining healthy sinuses and treating sinusitis. It is used in combination with other products for malaria.

Traditional medicine, gentian has been used orally for diarrhea, gastritis, heartburn, and vomiting.

In foods and beverages, gentian is used as an ingredient.

In manufacturing, gentian is used in cosmetics.