Turmeric (Javanese) vs Gentiana acaulis

Javanese turmeric is a distinct species from common turmeric, native to Indonesia. It is widely used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine primarily for liver and digestive health. It has been approved by the German Commission E for digestive complaints and is the most commonly used herbal medicine in Indonesia.

Alpine gentian with sky-blue trumpet flowers; roots used in European mountain folk medicine for digestive complaints.

Xanthorrhizol, Curcuminoids, Germacrone, Beta-curcumene, Ar-turmerone

gentiopicroside, swertiamarin, flavonoids, tannins, amarogentin

Liver tonic, Digestive aid, Appetite stimulant, Anti-inflammatory, Gallbladder support

digestive complaints, liver conditions, fever, anorexia

Liver protection, Digestive complaints, Appetite loss, Gallbladder dysfunction, Anti-inflammatory support

bitter digestive tonic, hepatic stimulant, antipyretic

250-500mg extract daily, or 2g dried rhizome as tea daily

2-4ml tincture 3x/day before meals

Bile duct obstruction, Gallstones, Liver disease

gastric ulcers, pregnancy, hypertension (bitter stimulation)

GI upset, Nausea, Allergic reactions (rare)