Narelle:

   gentian violet is: methylrosaniline chloride...a topical anitinfective for
external use only. alcolhol content: 8-10% by volume

   .. a dye derived from coal tar. widely used as a stain in histology,
cytology and bacteriology. used therapeutically as a topical anti-infective.
...tabers


              Patricia

 ( I use ut as a "last resort" or with very stuborn thrush..and I dilute 1
part g.v. to 4 parts water. it stains but can be removed with simple green.
it is also very effective. long term use can be drying.)