What is Gentianae rhizoma or Gentian Root?

Botanical Name: Gentiana lutea

Common Names: Bitter Root, Yellow Gentian, Gentian Root, Gentianae Radix

Gentianae rhizoma is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. It is renowned for its bitter taste, which stimulates the digestive system and increases the production of digestive juices.

Gentianae rhizoma has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to aid digestion, stimulate appetite, and treat various ailments such as fever, gout, malaria, and anemia.