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Gentianella multicaulis (Gillies ex Griseb.) Fabris

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Abstract

Gentianella multicaulis, known as “nencia” or “bitter grass”, is an Argentine native plant that grows in the Andean and pre-Andean zone of Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. The infusion prepared from the plant is used in Argentine folk medicine for stomach disorders, as an appetite stimulant, a digestive and a bitter tonic for liver problems; it is also used in bitter drinks as a substitute for the European gentian. Other endemic Gentianella species from Argentina, also known with the same vernacular name, are used in Argentine traditional medicine, as well. Phytochemical studies carried out, mainly in Gentianella multicaulis, revealed the presence of xanthones, secoiridoids, flavonoids and triterpenes, which account for its traditional use. Some biological activities have been demonstrated. The content of two bisxanthones: 3-O-demethylswertipunicoside and swertiabisxanthone-I, as well as mangiferin, bellidifoline, oleanolic acid and ursolic acid have also been established.

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Nadinic, J.L. (2021). Gentianella multicaulis (Gillies ex Griseb.) Fabris. In: Máthé, Á., Bandoni, A. (eds) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of South America Vol. 2. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World, vol 7. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62818-5_18

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