Ingredient

Gentian

Gentiana is used as a stomachic digestive aid that helps digestion and increases appetite.

All medicines
10
Combination
10
OTC medication
10

MFDS ingredient code M040010

What does it do?

Gentiana is a plant-based ingredient with a bitter taste, traditionally used to enhance digestive function. It belongs to the category of stomachic digestive aids and is used to promote gastrointestinal motility and stimulate the secretion of digestive fluids.

Gentiana stimulates bitter taste receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, promoting the secretion of digestive fluids and activating gastrointestinal motility. As a result, food digestion becomes smoother and appetite increases.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other bitter components, Gentiana is specialized for improving gastrointestinal function and is relatively safe to use due to its natural origin. Its distinctive characteristic is the pronounced effect of promoting digestion through its bitter taste.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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10 total

Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.