Gentian Stimulates Circulation and Appetite

The Chinese have touted the benefits of the herb gentian for centuries as a way to treat digestive disorders and excess gas and to soothe the stomach after eating heavy, rich meals. It's a bitter root that, because of its taste, is usually taken in capsule form.

If you take gentian about a half hour before eating, it will stimulate the liver and bile production, aiding digestion and helping promote proper function of the pancreas and Gentian flower kidneys. If you're prone to kidney infections or gallstones, gentian can be very beneficial. It's said to be particularly helpful in helping the body digest fat and proteins, but this shouldn't be confused with helping you lose weight. In fact, if you digest food better, you will also absorb it more efficiently.

Because it increases vascular circulation and stimulates most of the major organs, gentian is a good herbal supplement to take for general health purposes. Better blood circulation and more efficient organs both contribute to better health and gives many who take it more energy and decreases fatigue. But one of the main side effects of gentian is an increased appetite. In fact, gentian is sometimes used to stimulate the appetites of individuals suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa. Anyone who is interested in losing weight should carefully balance the potential benefits of gentian against the increased appetite they will probably experience. Since there are alternative herbs that can also help the circulatory system, gentian probably shouldn't be a dieter's first choice.

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