Centaury Herb
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Centaury Herb

100 capsules

A pronounced bitter herb traditionally used around appetite and mealtime comfort.

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About the ingredients

Centaury, Centaurium erythraea, is a European herb valued for its intense bitterness. Its aerial parts contain bitter compounds, including iridoids and secoiridoids. It belongs to the same plant family as gentian and has a long history in bitter herbal preparations.

Traditionally, centaury was used when appetite was reduced or digestion felt sluggish, particularly with fullness and bloating after meals. Bitter infusions and aperitif preparations are part of that history. This formula presents the herb in a capsule, so the contexts below describe traditional plant use rather than a specific effect of tasting a bitter drink.

When it is used

Temporary loss of appetite in traditional herbal practice.

Post-meal heaviness and a sense of sluggish digestion.

Bloating and fullness in traditional bitter preparations.

Ingredients

Centaury herb (Centaurium erythraea); capsule shell: gelatin.

Use and precautions

Avoid with stomach or duodenal ulcers. Seek advice for gallstones or persistent digestive discomfort.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, childhood and concurrent medicines require individual professional advice.

Further reading

Bioactivities of Centaurium erythraea (Gentianaceae) Decoctions

Herbal Reality โ€” Centaury

Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature, protected from sunlight.