Crude Drug: Gentian
Biological Source Gentiana lutea
Family Gentianaceae
Official used part Dried roots/rhizome
Major Marker Constituent Secoiridoids
Constituentclass Bitter secoiridoids
Pharmacognostic traditional use Bitter tonic/digestive preparation
Drug Type Root/rhizome
Scientific Name Gentiana lutea
Category Other crude drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.