Botanical Name - Gentiana Lutea Other Names - Yellow Gentian, Bitterwort, Devil's Taint, Bitter Root, Gall Weed Origin - Europe Typical Preparations - Bitters, teas, tonics, and tinctures. Flavor Profile - Very bitter. Blend with sweet herbs and warm spices to improve flavor. Cosmetic Usages - Infuse in oil or make water-based infusions for use in creams, lotions, hair products and other cosmetics. Gentian Root is a European native herb once used in beer brewing like hops. The root is also a featured ingredient in traditional herbal bitters, most notably the angostura bitters produced in the Bahamas. Since the formula is only known to a few people still living, you'll have to experiment with our dried gentian root to make your own herbal bitters and tea blends. Precautions - Gentian root is not intended for long-term use. Do not use this herb if you have a history of gastric or duodenal ulcers Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
