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Who should not take gentian ()?

Do not take gentian without first talking to your doctor if you have a stomach disorder, a stomach ulcer, or high blood pressure.

Talk to your doctor before taking gentian if you have any other medical conditions, allergies (especially to plants), or if you take other medicines or herbal/health supplements. Gentian may not be recommended in some situations.

There is no information available regarding the use of gentian by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without first talking to the child's doctor.

How should I take gentian ()?

The use of gentian in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

If you choose to take gentian, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Standardized extracts, tinctures, and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more reliable dose of the product.

Do not use different formulations (e.g., tablets, topical formulations, teas, tinctures, and others) of gentian at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health care professional. Using different formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of gentian.

Store gentian as directed on the package. In general, gentian should be protected from light and moisture.

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