Centaury is an herb that has been used by traditional healers there for centuries. Used in making vermouth and other bitter, digestive liqueurs, Centaury enhances the production of gastric secretions and is an excellent herb for stimulating the appetite and improving digestion, especially when recovering from a long illness. It has been used as a digestive aid, appetite stimulant and a laxative, as well as a general tonic and blood purifier.
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History and Uses:
Centaury is a small, herbaceous plant with sharply pointed green leaves and small pink or yellow flowers. There are many species of Centaury that may be found in
Europe, North Africa and the Americas, and all are used mainly to improve the gastrointestinal system.
The roots of one species found in southern Algeria are used as a yellow dye. In Chile, Centaury is called Canchalagua and is used as a general tonic and a blood purifier and also works to strengthen the bladders of the elderly and those with urinary control problems. Topically, Centaury is often used to treat dandruff, kill lice, promote the healing of wounds and in the reduction of skin blemishes. Because it is a digestive and gastric stimulant, Centaury is indicated primarily in lack or loss of appetite and may be helpful in cases of anorexia. As a gastric stimulant, it is also useful for any sluggish digestive activity, including dyspepsia, and it is recommended to be taken as a bitter tonic about ten minutes before meals. Centaury also acts as a mild laxative. Used in times past to treat intermittent fevers and malaria, Centaury is still recommended for periodic febrile diseases, such as malaria.
Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.
Contraindications:
Pregnant women should not use Centaury. Overuse (many times the recommended dosage) will produce vomiting.
Capsule Information:
Our Centaury supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs. |
