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gentian
gen·tian G0087900 (jĕn′shən)n.1. Any of numerous plants of the family Gentianaceae and especially the genus Gentiana, characteristically having opposite leaves and showy, often blue flowers.2. The dried rhizome and roots of a yellow-flowered European gentian, G. lutea, sometimes used as a tonic.
[Middle English gencian, from Old French genciane, from Latin gentiāna, perhaps after Gentius, second-century bc king of Illyria.]gentian (ˈdʒɛnʃən) n1. (Plants) any gentianaceous plant of the genera Gentiana or Gentianella, having blue, yellow, white, or red showy flowers2. (Plants) the bitter-tasting dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea (European or yellow gentian), which can be used as a tonic3. (Plants) any of several similar plants, such as the horse gentian[C14: from Latin gentiāna; perhaps named after Gentius, a second-century bc Illyrian king, reputedly the first to use it medicinally]gen•tian (ˈdʒɛn ʃən)
n. 1. any plant of the gentian family, esp. the genus Gentiana, having usu. blue but sometimes yellow, white, or red flowers. 2. the root of a European species of gentian, G. lutea, used as a tonic. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin gentiāna] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  gentian - any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and Gentianopsisflower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossomsfamily Gentianaceae, gentian family, Gentianaceae - chiefly herbaceous plants with showy flowers; some are cultivated as ornamentalsGentiana acaulis, gentianella - low-growing alpine plant cultivated for its dark glossy green leaves in basal rosettes and showy solitary bell-shaped blue flowersbottle gentian, Gentiana andrewsii, blind gentian, closed gentian - gentian of eastern North America having tubular blue or white flowers that open little if at allexplorer's gentian, Gentiana calycosa - tufted sometimes sprawling perennial with blue flowers spotted with green; western North Americablind gentian, closed gentian, Gentiana clausa - similar to Gentiana andrewsii but with larger flowersGentiana lutea, great yellow gentian - robust European perennial having clusters of yellow flowerscalathian violet, Gentiana pneumonanthe, marsh gentian - perennial Eurasian gentian with sky-blue funnel-shaped flowers of damp open heathsGentiana saponaria, soapwort gentian - erect perennial of wet woodlands of North America having leaves and flower buds resembling those of soapwortGentiana villosa, striped gentian - a perennial marsh gentian of eastern North Americaague weed, agueweed, five-flowered gentian, Gentiana quinquefolia, Gentianella quinquefolia, stiff gentian - gentian of eastern North America having clusters of bristly blue flowersfelwort, gentianella amarella - gentian of Europe and China having creamy white flowers with fringed corollasfringed gentian - any of various herbs of the genus Gentianopsis having the margins of the corolla lobes fringed; sometimes included in genus Gentianaspurred gentian - any of various plants of the genus Halenia having flowers with spurred lobes |
Translationsgentian
gentian (jĕn`shən), common name for some members of the Gentianaceae, a family of widely distributed herbs, chiefly perennial and fall blooming. There are many types of gentians (genus Gentiana and similar species of other genera), most of which have blue flowers. Gentians flourish in north-temperate and alpine regions. Many are grown as ornamentals in rock gardens; the alpine blue gentian (usually G. acaulis, native to Europe) is most common. Indigenous North American species include the bottle, or closed, gentian of the East, the similar soapwort gentian of the West, and several fringed gentians (especially G. crinita), rare and beautiful wildflowers cultivated with difficulty in gardens. Some members of the family are aquatic or marsh plants, e.g., the marsh pinks (genus Sabatia) and the floating heart, or water snowflake (genus Nymphoides). Stomachics and bitter tonics have been made from ancient times from the rhizomes and roots of several species, especially the European yellow gentian (G. lutea), which is also used in the manufacture of liqueurs. Gentians are classified in the division MagnoliophytaMagnoliophyta
, division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called the flowering plants, or angiosperms. The angiosperms have leaves, stems, and roots, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem).
..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Gentianales, family Gentianaceae.  gentian gentianA famous “bitter” for digestive disorders. There are over 400 varieties of Gentian with different colored flowers etc. Gentians have opposite leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers that are blue, white, yellow or red. Gentiana Lutea is the famous medicinal herb. The dried root is the most commonly used part, but fresh above-ground parts can be used also. It’s quite bitter, so it stimulates and helps the liver and gallbladder, promoting better functioning of the digestive system, increasing secretions of the stomach and saliva which increases the appetite, stimulates digestive juices, decreases intestinal inflammation, indigestion, heartburn, liver, spleen, menstruation, gout, arthritis, strengthens and builds body. Also helps nutrients absorb more rapidly into the gut, including iron and B12. Great for anemia. Said to be good for restoring people who have a weak digestive system and just don’t want to eat anymore. Used for malaria, parasites, circulation, pancreatitis, arteries, arthritis, bodybuilding, strength, circulation, diabetes, endurance, energy, gallbladder, liver, gout, heartburn, irritable bowel, menstrual, nutrient absorption, pancreas, spleen, thyroid, acne, . Do not use during pregnancy.gentian1. any gentianaceous plant of the genera Gentiana or Gentianella, having blue, yellow, white, or red showy flowers 2. the bitter-tasting dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea (European or yellow gentian), which can be used as a tonic 3. any of several similar plants, such as the horse gentian gentian
gentian [jen´shan] the dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea.gentian violet an antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic dye, applied topically in the treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes associated with gram-positive bacteria and molds and also used to treat banked blood drawn from patients in areas endemic for Chagas' disease, to kill trypanosomes in the blood.gen·tian , gentian root (jen'shŭn, gen'shŭn rūt), The dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea (family Gentianaceae), an herb of southern and central Europe; a simple bitter.gentian (jĕn′shən)n.1. Any of numerous plants of the family Gentianaceae and especially the genus Gentiana, characteristically having opposite leaves and showy, often blue flowers.2. The dried rhizome and roots of a yellow-flowered European gentian, G. lutea, sometimes used as a tonic.gentian A perennial herb that contains gentiopicrin, gentiamarin, gentisin, gentianose, triterpenes, volatile oil and xanthones.
Chinese medicine
Gentian root is anti-inflammatory and antipyretic, and is used to treat cholecystitis, diabetes mellitus, diarrhoea, gallstones, jaundice, and ocular and rheumatic pain.
Herbal medicine
Gentian is used in Western herbal medicine as a digestive tonic to increase the appetite, peristalsis and flow of bile.
Toxic effects
Vomiting.gen·tian , gentian root (jen'shŭn rūt) The dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea (family Gentianaceae), an herb of southern and central Europe; a simple bitter. gentian
Related to gentian: gentian violetWords related to gentiannoun any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and GentianopsisRelated Words- flower
- family Gentianaceae
- gentian family
- Gentianaceae
- Gentiana acaulis
- gentianella
- bottle gentian
- Gentiana andrewsii
- blind gentian
- closed gentian
- explorer's gentian
- Gentiana calycosa
- Gentiana clausa
- Gentiana lutea
- great yellow gentian
- calathian violet
- Gentiana pneumonanthe
- marsh gentian
- Gentiana saponaria
- soapwort gentian
- Gentiana villosa
- striped gentian
- ague weed
- agueweed
- five-flowered gentian
- Gentiana quinquefolia
- Gentianella quinquefolia
- stiff gentian
- felwort
- gentianella amarella
- fringed gentian
- spurred gentian
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