Yes, the 1% gentian violet in the 10% mixture is the only way that gentian violet liquid comes. This mixture is the right sort for vaginal use.
The only gentian violet I can find says it is 10% alcohol – is that right?
Jessica Lloyd - Vulvovaginal Specialist Naturopathic Practitioner, BHSc(N)
Jessica is a degree-qualified naturopath (BHSc) specialising in vulvovaginal health and disease, based in Melbourne, Australia.
Jessica is the owner and lead naturopath of My Vagina, and is a member of the:
- International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
- International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
- National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)