Gentianella quinquefolia

Gentianella quinquefolia
Family:Gentianella quinquefolia; Bitter; Cathartic; Febrifuge; Haemostatic; Homeopathy; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Ague weed
The root is cathartic febrifuge haemostatic stimulant and stomachic. A tea or tincture of the root is a bitter tonic used to stimulate the digestion and a poor appetite. An infusion has also been used to treat diarrhoea sore chest worms and haemorrhages. A homeopathic remedy is made from the root. It is used in the treatment of intermittent fevers and as a stomachic and tonic.

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