Gentiana macrophylla
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Gentiana macrophylla, Large leaf Gentian, is called Qin Jiao in Chinese. It is a medicinal herb. The root is the most commonly used part. It is traditionally used to relieve rheumatic conditions, and to remove damp-heat. Experiments on rats show that that use may have some merit.
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Herbasin Chinese Herb Database
Yu F, et al. Inhibitory effects of the Gentiana macrophylla (Gentianaceae) extract on rheumatoid arthritis of rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Nov;95(1):77-81.
