Yellow gentian in horses
Yellow gentian is rich in bitter substances and has been a known remedy for digestive problems for centuries. The Greeks used it in remedies against liver and stomach disorders. It was also used in remedies against fever and for detoxification.
The rootstock of the Yellow Gentian is dried and used as a medicinal remedy.
Gentiana Lutea
Plant
appetite stimulating
- bile forming and bile driving
Nutrients in Yellow Gentian
Yellow gentian contains many strong bitter substances. Bitter substances stimulate saliva production, stomach acid, and bile production. These play an important role in food digestion. It is also rich in phenolic acids, sugar, and tannins. Yellow Gentian also contains vitamin C, B1, and B3. Yellow gentian is also rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
Yellow Gentian for digestion
Due to the bitter substances, Yellow Gentian has a positive effect on digestion and stimulates appetite. It also helps strengthen the stomach and promotes peristalsis of the intestines.
Yellow Gentian also acts on bile production and stimulates the immune mechanism.