Genziana in herbal medicine: property of the genziana

Genziana In Herbal Medicine: Property Of The Genziana genziana​ is used in various formulations to promote digestion, as it increases gastric motility and the hydrochloric secretion of the stomach, by direct action and by reflex mechanism ( vagal stimulus ). Furthermore, ​genziana​ finds application in the treatment of anorexia, gastric atony, long and laborious digestions and children's appetite.

Biological activity Genziana​ is used to stimulate the appetite and to treat dyspeptic disorders, such as the feeling of fullness and f​latulence​.

Genziana ​has proved very useful in the treatment of the aforementioned

ailments, thanks to its high content of bitter substances. These substances, in fact, are able to provoke a stimulation of the t​aste​ receptors, the consequence of which is the increase in the secretion of saliva and the increase in the secretion of gastric juices. All this, therefore, translates into an increase in appetite and an improvement in digestive processes and any dyspeptic disorders.

In addition, the plant is also attributed to t​onic​ and restorative properties. In fact, ​genziana​ is easily found in the composition of herbal teas that boast the aforementioned activities (for more information about the uses of this plant in herbal teas, see the dedicated article "​Genziana​ in Tisane").

Furthermore, from some studies conducted on ​genziana​ extracts, it emerged that these preparations are also endowed with an interesting a​ntioxidant​ and fungistatic activity .

Gentiopicrin, on the other hand, highly contained in the root, was effective both alone and in association with cinchona - intreatment of​ ​malaria​.

Genziana​ against inappetence and dyspeptic disorders As mentioned, thanks to its high content of bitter substances, ​genziana​ is an effective remedy that can be used to promote appetite and digestion and, at the same time, can be used to counteract dyspeptic disorders, such as a sense of fullness and flatulence.

Generally, for the treatment of the aforementioned ailments, it is recommended to take a daily dose of about 2-4 grams of the drug.

In the event that ​genziana​ tincture is used, however, the dose of the product usually recommended is about 1-4 ml, to be taken three times a day.

NB: when ​genziana​ is used for therapeutic purposes, it is essential to use preparations defined and standardized in active ingredients (bitter substances), since only in this way can you know the exact quantity of pharmacologically active substances you are taking.

When using genziana-based preparations, the doses of product to be taken may vary according to the quantity of bitter substances contained. This quantity is usually reported directly by the manufacturer on the package or on the package leaflet of the same product, therefore, it is very important to follow the instructions provided by it.

In any case, before taking any type of preparation containing ​genziana​ for therapeutic purposes, it is advisable to contact your doctor in advance.

Genziana​ in folk medicine and homeopathy The bitter-tonic properties of ​genziana​ have always been known and exploited by popular medicine which uses it, in fact, to counteract lack of appetite and digestive disorders of various kinds, but not only. In fact, genziana​ is also used in traditional medicine as an antipyretic remedy.

Genziana​ also finds uses in homeopathic medicine, where it can be found in the form of granules, drops or mother tincture. In this context, the plant is used as a remedy for digestive disorders, gastric colic, intestinal colic and flatulence.

The dose of the homeopathic remedy to be taken can differ from one individual to another, also depending on the type of preparation and the type of homeopathic dilution to be used.

NB: the applications of ​genziana​ for the treatment of the aforementioned disorders are neither approved nor supported by the appropriate experimental tests, or have not passed them. For this reason, they may have no therapeutic efficacy or even be harmful to health.