gentian violet

noun

a dye derived from rosaniline, used in chemistry as an indicator and in medicine as a fungicide, bactericide, anthelmintic, and in the treatment of burns.

gentian violet

noun

Also called: crystal violet.��a greenish crystalline substance, obtained from rosaniline, that forms a violet solution in water, used as an indicator, antiseptic, and in the treatment of burns

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gentian violet¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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In the way of medical treatments, she had already dabbed gentian violet on ringworm, aquaflavine emulsion on a cut, and painted lead lotion on a bruise.

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And The People’s Pharmacy discusses lowering cholesterol with red yeast rice, and the uses of gentian violet for fingers and toenails.

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Plus: gentian violet can help improve toenail fungus, but it’s a strong blue dye that can stain skin and nails.

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The People’s Pharmacy answers reader questions about the side effects of gentian violet and ibuprofen.

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Stain with aniline gentian violet, and partially decolourise with 2 per cent. acetic acid.

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gentian family gentile

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