Gentian
Yellow Gentian
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Gentian
Yellow Gentian
Gentiana lutea
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Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Kapha & Pitta
Rasa / Taste
Bitter
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Bitter tonic, digestive stimulant, cholagogue; ignites appetite
Why This Plant
"The purest bitter — Virgo's discernment as taste. Bitters wake the digestive fire and sharpen the senses; gentian teaches that a little austerity primes the body to receive nourishment."
Cultivation
Slow-growing hardy perennial; deep rich soil; patience (roots take years).
Zone: 6a
Safety
Avoid with ulcers/GERD and in pregnancy.
