Gentiana scabra

Gentiana scabra

(commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in Tibet)

[synonym] Bangjian Erna (Tibetan name).

[source] Gentianaceae is the whole plant with roots of Gentianaceae.

[plant morphology] Gentiana scabra

Perennial herbs, 5-15 cm high. Leaves opposite; ovate to lanceolate, 0.5-1 cm long, 0.2-0.3 cm wide, entire; sessile; both leaf bases extend to form sheaths, flowers solitary, apex dark blue; corolla funnel-shaped, 5-toothed; calyx tubular, usually 5-lobed; stamens 5; ovary superior. The capsule splits into two petals when heated.

Born in alpine grassland. Distributed in Tibet and other places.

[collection] harvest from August to September.

Cold in nature and bitter in taste.

Functions and indications: clearing liver and gallbladder fire, detoxifying. It is used to treat eye redness, headache, pharyngitis, damp heat and jaundice.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 1-2 yuan.