Gentiana lutea Linn. (Yellow Gentian): A comprehensive review
Prakash O, Singh R, Kumar S, Srivastava S, Ved A
Published in Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
Methodology
Comprehensive review of the phytochemistry, traditional uses and pharmacological studies of Gentiana lutea.
Key Findings
Gentian bitters (gentiopicroside, amarogentin) stimulate gastric secretion and show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity in preclinical models; human data are minimal.
Conclusions
Gentian pharmacology is plausible but supported almost entirely by preclinical work.
Limitations
Narrative review; no meta-analysis; limited human evidence.
Supplements Studied
Gentian bitters stimulate gastric secretion and show antioxidant activity in preclinical models, with minimal human data.
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