Gentiana lutea
Great Yellow Gentian · Gul Ensian
Museum-quality giclée print on 189gsm Enhanced Matte paper. Archival, fade-resistant inks ensure years of vibrant display. The matte finish eliminates glare and gives a premium, tactile quality.
Original illustration from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887), carefully colour-corrected from high-resolution library scans.
Produced on demand — nothing is printed until you order.
Each poster includes a scientifically verified description of the plant's medicinal properties, based on EMA and WHO monographs.
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About this plant
The roots and rhizome of Gentiana lutea contain amarogentin, one of the most bitter compounds known, with a bitterness value of 58,000,000. Used for centuries as a digestive bitter and appetite stimulant. Named for King Gentius of Illyria, who according to Pliny the Elder first discovered its medicinal properties in the 2nd century BCE.
