Well to be specific it is gentiana lutea. What i do know for sure is that i has antifungal properties, Science papers Support this data and my personal experience. When i was in the psychiatric clinic they gave me that tincture to stimulate my Appetite, and the funny Thing was i felt so much better means stool frequency dropped, didnt feel bloated etc. I thought first it had been the antidepressants, which is total rubbish but i couldnt see a Connection back then.