Determination of the qualitative and quantitative content of hydroxycinnamic acids in Gentiana Cruciata L. herb
Journal: Farmatsevtychnyi zhurnal
Year: 2016

Gentiana cruciata L. is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. This plant is widespread in the territory of Ukraine, namely the southern forest areas, forest-steppe and Crimea. Gentiana cruciata L. grows on dry meadows and slopes, among shrubs, young rare pine forests and along the edges.
From ancient times Gentiana cruciata L. was used in folk medicine as appetizing and stimulating the secretion of digestive glands agent; it increases the motility of digestive tract