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The yellow gentian contains many bitter substances, but is non-toxic like the blue gentian
Gentian is not poisonous
Gentian is one of the non-toxic ornamental plants. It can be safely pulled in the garden or in the pot. Who hopes that he can produce gentian schnapps from his gentian in the garden, will be disappointed. Only the roots of the yellow gentian contain enough bitter substances.
Gentian does not contain any dangerous toxins
For humans, gentian is non-toxic in all parts of plants.
The root of the yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) contains many bitter substances that are used for the production of the very popular in the Alpine region Enzianschnapses.
The blue gentian cultivars grown in the garden or pot, in contrast to the yellow gentian, have only very small roots that contain few bitter substances.
Beware of cats
Cats like bitter plants very much. You can at least ruin Enzian's stomach. Therefore, cat owners should do without gentian better.
Tips & Tricks
Gentian was already used in the Middle Ages as a medicinal plant - but also here only the roots of the Yellow Gentian. The bitter substances contained therein are effective against loss of appetite, bloating and respiratory diseases.