Gentian
Gentiana lutea
Plant Family
Gentianaceae
Pictured: Gentian
Gentian family
The bitters family — secoiridoid glycosides such as gentiopicroside and amarogentin make these the reference plants of digestive bitter tonics.
1 Herb // 14 Constituents // 5 Notable Members
Overview
The Gentian Family
The bitters family — secoiridoid glycosides such as gentiopicroside and amarogentin make these the reference plants of digestive bitter tonics.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The monograph in the database whose Gentianaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.
Terpenoids 6
- Amarogentin 1
- Gentiopicroside 1
- Loganin 1
- Secologanin 1
- Sweroside 1
- Swertiamarin 1
Phenolics 6
- Gentioside 1
- Gentisic acid 1
- Gentisin 1
- Isogentisin 1
- Isovitexin 1
- Mangiferin 1
Alkaloids 1
Carbohydrates 1
Beyond the Database
Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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