Centaurium Erythraea
Centaury Herb / Centaurium Erythraea / Feverwort / Organic Dried Herb
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Centaurium Erythraea
Other Names: Centaury Gentian, Century, Red Centaury, Filwort, Centory, Christ's Ladder, Feverwort, Bitter Herb
Centaurium erythraea is a species of flowering plant in the gentian family known by the common names common centaury and European centaury. This is an erect biennial herb which reaches half a meter in height. It grows from a small basal rosette and bolts a leafy, erect stem which may branch. Centaury tea has bitter flavor.
Usage: Boil 1 cup water in a kettle or pot. Place 1-2 teaspoons herb in a teapot or heatproof mug. Pour the hot water over the herb. Cover the teapot or mug and let it steep for about 5-10 minutes. Strain the tea to remove the herb particles.
Traditional Use
Centaury is one of the classic bitter herbs of European folk tradition. It is traditionally used:
- Before meals, to stimulate appetite and support digestion
- To support the natural production of digestive juices and bile
- To ease gas and bloating
- As a tonic for strength and vitality
- Externally, in compresses for the skin and as a hair rinse
Harvest & Character
Dried flowering stems with small pink star-shaped flowers and a very bitter taste; it has also been used to add bitterness to beer.
Please note: Not for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 12, or people with stomach problems or high stomach acidity.
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