| Dietary sources | |
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There are about 300 to 400 different species of gentian worldwide, most of which occur in mountains in the northern hemisphere. Some species are characterized by their digestive effects. European gentian species are protected. They are cultivated in special crops for the production of schnapps and pharmaceuticals. |
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| Physiological effects | |
| Antimicrobial |
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| Liver metabolism |
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| Antimicrobial properties of gentian |
| Gentian contains active ingredients with bactericidal effects that can also be used against antibiotic-resistant strains (1). |
| Gentian to support gastrointestinal comfort |
| Gentian contains bitter substances, which have a predominantly cholagogic and choleretic effect and thus increase the digestive capacity and the gastrointestinal well-being. |
| Effect | Indication | Dosage |
| Physiological effects at a low intake |
For preventative and strengthening health | 100 mg/d |
| If the microecological balance is impaired by bacterial, fungal or parasitic infestation of the organism, especially the gastrointestinal tract and reproductive organs | 200 – 300 mg/d | |
| For strengthening the liver and bile functions | 200 – 300 mg/d |
| General mode of administration | |
| When |
Gentian extract should be taken between meals. |
| Side effects | |
| No relevant side effects known to date. | |
| Contraindications | |
| No relevant contraindications known to date. | |
| Drug interactions | |
| None | No interactions are known to date. |
| Nutrient interactions | |
| None | No interactions are known to date. |
| References |
| 1) Chrubasik S, Pittler MH, Roufogalis BD: Zingiberis rhizome: a comprehensive review on the ginger effect and efficacy profiles. Phytomedicine 2005;12(9):684-701 References Interactions: Stargrove Mitchell Bebel, Treasure Jonathan, McKee Dwight L.: Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies. 2008 Gröber Uwe: Mikronährstoffe. Metabolic Tuning – Prävention – Therapie. 3. Auflage, 2011 Gröber Uwe: Arzneimittel und Mikronährstoffe. Medikationsorientierte Supplementierung. 2. Auflage, 2012 |
