Symptom → Plant Sources
Gentian (Gentiana lutea) as a tool for helping with Loss of appetite
Evidence
Aromatic bitter for temporary loss of appetite
1 source supporting Gentian for Loss of appetite. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's bitter digestive tonic / stomachic action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
The healing bitterness of Gentiana lutea L., phytochemistry and biological activities: A systematic review
View source This systematic review of yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) synthesises its bitter secoiridoid metabolites (gentiopicroside, amarogentin) and demonstrated activities against oxidative stress, microbial infections, inflammation, obesity and atherosclerosis from cell, animal and human studies.