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Gentian violet is a synthetic dye mainly used in medicinal purposes. Gentian violet also known as crystal violet or methyl violet 10B. It belongs to triphenylmethane group of dyes. It was originally used as a textile dye than it was found to have medicinal properties.It is used to treat infections and wounds. Chemical name – Hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride Uses Medicial application – Antifungal – It is Primarily used to treat fungal infection like Candida.It is also used for conditions like ringworm. Antibacterial – Gential violet acts as antibacterial agent and can be applied on small cuts,wounds to treat infection. Mouth Ulcers – Gentian violet has been used for treating oral infections,which is common in infants or people having weak immune system Laboratory Use Microbiology – It is used in gram staining, to detect the difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Cautions It can cause skin irritation , so it is used with utmost care. It should not be ingested or applied to more deeper wounds.
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