Centaury
Centaurium erythraea
One of the classic European bitters, taken before meals to stimulate sluggish digestion.
Traditional use (european-folk): One of the classic European bitters, taken before meals to stimulate sluggish digestion.
One of the classic European bitters, taken before meals to stimulate sluggish digestion.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- One of the classic European bitters, taken before meals to stimulate sluggish digestion.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Avoid with active stomach ulcers.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Avoid with active stomach ulcers.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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