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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.
References
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.
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