gentian (redirected from fringed gentian)

gentian /gen·tian/ (jen´shin) the dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea; used as a bitter tonic.

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gentian violet  an antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic dye, applied topically in the treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes associated with gram-positive bacteria and molds; also used to treat blood collected in areas endemic for Chagas' disease.

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gentian [jen´shan]

the dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea.

gentian violet an antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic dye, applied topically in the treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes associated with gram-positive bacteria and molds and also used to treat banked blood drawn from patients in areas endemic for Chagas' disease, to kill trypanosomes in the blood.

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gentian (jenˑ·shn),

n Latin names:
Gentiana lutea L.,
Gentiana acaulis L.; parts used: roots, rhizomes; uses: appetite stimulant, digestive ailments; precautions: pregnancy, children; patients with chronic upset stomachs, ulcers, or liver disease; can cause headaches and nausea. Also called
bitter root, bitterwort, feltwort, and
gall weed.

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gentian

the dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea; has been used as a bitter tonic.

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gentian violet

an antibacterial, antifungal and anthelmintic dye, derived from triphenylmethane; applied topically in the treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes associated with gram-positive bacteria and molds, and at one time administered orally for the treatment of pinworm and liver fluke infections in humans. Called also crystal violet, methylrosaniline chloride.