Gentiana
Gentiana is a plant of the genus Gentiana in the family Gentianaceae. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is known as Longdan, Dancao, or Ku Dancao. It mainly refers to the rough gentian, also called Gentiana. The roots and rhizomes are used medicinally. It has a bitter taste and cold nature, and is associated with the liver and gallbladder meridians. It functions to clear heat, dry dampness, and purge excess fire from the liver and gallbladder.
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