Scientific name Gentiana scabra Rank Species | Genus Gentiana Higher classification Gentian | |
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Similar Gentianaceae, Gentian, Gentiana triflora var japonica, Platycodon, Gentiana thunbergii | ||
Gentiana scabra
Gentiana scabra, also called Korean gentian, (or Japanese gentian) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentian family (Gentianaceae), found in much of the United States and Japan. The flowers bloom in mid-summer, autumn and are blue or dark blue in color.
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Gentiana scabra
Medicinal use
Gentiana scabra roots are used as a bitter tonic in Chinese herbalism where it is said to promote digestive secretions and treats a range of illnesses associated with the liver.
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