Description
Description: Gentiana lutea (great yellow gentian) is a species of gentian native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. The flowers are yellow, with the corolla separated nearly to the base into 5–7 narrow petals.
It grows in grassy alpine and sub-alpine pastures, usually on calcareous soils.
Botanical Name: Gentiana lutea
Common Names: Yellow gentian, bitter root, bitterwort, centiyane and genciana
Medicinal Parts: Root
INCI Name: Gentiana Lutea Root
CAS Number: 72968-42-4 / 97676-22-7
Safety Guidelines: Should not be used by persons with ulcers or when stomach irritation or inflammation is present
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Max % Ashes: 6.0
Max % Foreign Matters: 2.0
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