龙胆 Gentian

原创 Anjani 蜂鸟健康TheHummingBird 2021-10-24原文

龙胆一直是消化和疗愈用的草药，具有刺激胃液生成和激活新陈代谢的能力，使其成为厌食症、消化停滞、消化不良、肠胃胀气、肠胃毒性高、食欲不振、胃炎、酸中毒、腹胀气和便秘的常见疗愈草本。

龙胆也是一种强大的免疫增强草本，已被证明可以支持体内白细胞和红细胞的生长，使其成为感冒、流感、鼻窦感染或呼吸系统疾病的理想药草。龙胆也是肝脏、胰腺和胆囊很好的滋补品，已知对肝炎、黄疸、胰腺炎和胆结石特别有益；还可以帮助精神和身体疲惫的人提升精力和活力。

龙胆还可以激活循环系统并帮助在长期罹患疾病后重建血液。龙胆对喉咙痛、发烧、鹅口疮、心血管疾病、关节炎、慢性肿胀和炎症也非常有益；也是一种抗瘾草药，常见于天然的戒烟产品中。

龙胆外部使用可用于伤口、溃疡和擦伤，以帮助更快的疗愈，并清洁和消毒伤口。在2杯水中加入2小茶勺的龙胆根煮20分钟，可以作为药用茶摄入。如需要，可以冷却后加入蜂蜜。可以在餐前30分钟至1小时啜饮以获得最佳效果。龙胆也可以以酊剂、提取物、胶囊、茶和外用霜形式使用。

Gentian

Gentian is a medicinal herb that has long been used for its digestive and healing properties. Gentian has the ability to help stimulate gastric juices and ignite the metabolism which has made it a common natural treatment for anorexia, sluggish digestion, dyspepsia, flatulence, toxic bowels, weak appetite, gastritis, acidosis, bloating, and constipation.

It is also a powerful immune booster and has been shown to support the growth of leukocytes and red blood cells within the body which makes it a great herb for those experiencing colds, flu, sinus infections, or respiratory ailments. Gentian is also an excellent tonic for the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder and is known to be particularly beneficial for hepatitis, jaundice, pancreatitis, and gallstones. It is often recommended to help increase energy and vitality for those who are experiencing mental and physical exhaustion.

Gentian is also known to invigorate the circulatory system and help to build the blood after a chronic or long standing illness. Gentian is also a highly beneficial for sore throats, fevers, thrush, cardiovascular problems, arthritis, and chronic swelling and inflammation. Gentian is an anti-addiction herb and is often found in natural anti-smoking products.

Topically, gentian can be applied to wounds, ulcers, and abrasions for a faster healing response and to help clean and disinfect the wound. Gentian can be taken as a medicinal tea by simmering 2 tsp of dried root in 2 cups of water for twenty minutes. Allow to cool, strain, and sweeten with honey if desired. Sip 30 min-1hr before a meal for best results. Gentian can be found in tincture, extract, capsule, tea, and cream form online or at your local health food store.