Overview

Centaury is an herb. People dry the parts that grow above the ground and use them as medicine.

Centaury is used for kidney damage in people with diabetes (diabetic nephropathy), loss of appetite (anorexia), and indigestion (dyspepsia), but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In food and beverages, centaury is used as a flavoring.

How does it work ?

Centaury contains chemicals that might reduce inflammation.

Centaury contains chemicals that might reduce inflammation.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • Loss of appetite (anorexia).
  • Kidney damage in people with diabetes (diabetic nephropathy).
  • Indigestion (dyspepsia).
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of centaury for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Centaury is LIKELY SAFE when used in food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use in medicinal amounts.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Centaury is LIKELY SAFE when used in food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use in medicinal amounts.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Centaury is LIKELY SAFE for pregnant and breast-feeding women in food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if centaury is safe to use in medicinal amounts when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for CENTAURY overview.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of centaury depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for centaury. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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