Herb latin name: Ague Weed,Ague Weed Extract

Latin name: Gentianella quinquefolia

Synonyms: Gentiana quinqueflora, Gentiana quinquefoliaGentiana quinqueflora, Gentiana quinquefolia

Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Medicinal use of Ague Weed: The root is cathartic, febrifuge, haemostatic, stimulant and stomachic. Atea or tincture of the root is abitter tonic, used to stimulate the digestion and apoor appetite. An infusion has also been used to treat diarrhoea, sore chest, worms and haemorrhages. Ahomeopathic remedy is made from the root. It is used in the treatment of intermittent fevers and as astomachic and tonic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Rich woods and moist fields.
Propagation of Ague Weed: Seed - must be sown in situ as soon as it is ripe in the autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Rich woods and moist fields.
Known hazards of Gentianella quinquefolia: None known

Herb latin name: Ague Weed,Ague Weed Extract

Latin name: Gentianella quinquefolia

Synonyms: Gentiana quinqueflora, Gentiana quinquefoliaGentiana quinqueflora, Gentiana quinquefolia

Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Medicinal use of Ague Weed: The root is cathartic, febrifuge, haemostatic, stimulant and stomachic. Atea or tincture of the root is abitter tonic, used to stimulate the digestion and apoor appetite. An infusion has also been used to treat diarrhoea, sore chest, worms and haemorrhages. Ahomeopathic remedy is made from the root. It is used in the treatment of intermittent fevers and as astomachic and tonic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Rich woods and moist fields.
Propagation of Ague Weed: Seed - must be sown in situ as soon as it is ripe in the autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Rich woods and moist fields.
Known hazards of Gentianella quinquefolia: None known