Names
Shoshone:
Unknown
English: Green Gentian
Scientific: Frasera speciosa
Zone
Upper Foothills
Harvest Time
- Any time
Primary Uses
- Roots, used for same results, gut clean-out, by grizzlies
Secondary Uses
- Roots, used in Spring to prepare body for new plant diet, of the fresh plants of the new growing season
- Old People’s Medicine for intestinal stimulant
Cautions
- Internally can be irritating to intestinal ling if used too long
Active Principle(s)
- Gentiopicrin and Amaragenin
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Notes
Medicinal Uses
- Fungicide: Topical or internal leaves or roots in tea
- Lice: Powdered root in soapy water
- Old People’s Medicine: Intestinal stimulant to improve digestion
- Stomach: Root tea soothes upset stomach
Process Prep
- 1 tsp of dried powdered root in water for constipation or stomach upset