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Written by Robert A Wilson
Thursday, 22 February 2007
Centaury is an annual plant that grows to between 5 and 30 cm high. Centaury can be found in the Mediterranean region and as far as Britain and Scandinavia. It is also grown in the United States and is harvested during the flowering season. Tea can be brewed from the dried plant. Centaury is bitter in taste, and has been used as an ingredient in vermouth. Parts usually used: Flowers Other Names: Feverwort, Centaury Gentian, Filwort, Centory, Christ’s Ladder, Bitter Herb, Bitterbloom, Bitter Clover, Eyebright, Rose Pink, Wild Succory, Canchalagua Potential Uses: As an appetite stimulant As a digestive aid To relieve heartburn and gas In folk medicine, it has been used for fever, worm infestation, diabetes, hypotension, and also for kidney stones. Presumed Mechanisms: Centaury increases gastric secretion and salivation because of the typical bitter reaction. Alternative medicine information is provided as a service to familiarize physicians and their patients with medicinal claims available through the media. This does NOT constitute a treatment recommendation.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 February 2008 )

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