Centuary
Botanical Name: Erythraea centaurium
Centaury is an herb. People dry the parts that grow above the ground and use them as medicine.
Centaury Herb Tea Bag is a Herbal Tea used for loss of appetite (anorexia) and upset stomach (dyspepsia).
In beverages, centaury is used as a flavoring.
Centaury contains chemicals that might help improve the appetite.
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach discomfort
• Beverage flavoring agent
The use of Centaury is an ancient one dating back centuries to the Greeks and Romans. It is a bitter tonic closely related to gentian and is used for much the same purposes. Centaury was once considered a panacea, and freely given for almost any disorder from sick cows to head lice. The herb is still popular today as a bitter digestive tonic for gas, bloating, and heartburn. Research confirms the plant’s potential for treating rheumatism and gout. Centaury contains the alkaloid gentianine which has exhibited strongly anti-inflammatory properties.
Preparation Methods & Dosage: Usually taken as a tea or tincture before or after meals
Centaury Side Effects: None.
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