A concentrate of bitter principles for the digestive system

Centaury powder is particularly useful in preparations designed to tone the liver, relieve slow digestion, or promote the elimination of toxins. Its powerful bitterness reflects its richness in iridoids and xanthones. It is widely used in cleansing formulas and natural liver support products.

Description

Fine powder of olive green to light brown color, discreet but characteristic odor, very bitter taste, dry and homogeneous texture.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Centaury
• Latin name: Erythraea centaurium (syn. Centaurium erythraea )
• Family: Gentianaceae
• Part used: Flowering top
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Europe, temperate zones
• English name: Common centaury powder
• German name: Tausendgüldenkrautpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de centaura minor
• Name in Italian: Polvere di centaurea minore
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق القنطريون الصغير

Main virtues

Bitter tonic, choleretic, liver cleanser, digestive stimulant, mild antiflatulent.

Main constituents

Erythrocentaurin, swertiamarin, flavonoids, iridoids, xanthones, tannins, phenolic acids.

Traditional use and dosage

• In capsules: 300 to 400 mg per dose, 1 to 2 times a day before meals.
• As a functional drink: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon in a vegetable juice or warm infusion (avoid on an empty stomach in sensitive people).
• As a medicinal wine: macerate 1 to 2 tablespoons in 75 cl of white wine for 5 days, filter. 1 small glass before meals (popular tradition).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not consume on an empty stomach in case of gastric sensitivity (very bitter).
• Not recommended in case of ulcer, gastritis or chronic acidity.
• Avoid in pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.

History and use

Centaury is a European medicinal plant known since ancient times for its exceptional bitterness and its effects on appetite and the liver. Used in powder form, it is an ingredient in many natural supplements for digestive and tonic purposes. It remains a benchmark among bitter plants in medicinal herbals.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: airtight jar or resealable kraft bag.
• Storage: dry, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Manuals of digestive phytotherapy and European natural pharmacopoeias
• References to Gentianaceae in popular tradition

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