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What does it help with
- Digestive problems, loss of appetite
- Liver and gallbladder support
- Fever reduction
- Stimulation of chuti k food
Active compounds
Bitter compounds (erytaurin, centaurin), xanthones, flavonoids.
Bitter compounds reflexively trigger digestive juice secretion — just tasting the bitterness is enough.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – August
Plant partsflowering herb
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureWine
Pro tip: Always drink centaury 30 minutes before meals.
Recipes
1 Tea for digestion ▾
Pour 250 ml water over 0.5 teaspoon of dried herb, steep 5 min. Drink 30 min before meals.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Centaury wine ▾
Macerate 10 g dried herb in 500 ml white wine for 1 week. Strain. Small glass (40–50 ml) 30 min before eating. Gentler alternative to tea — bitter compounds release gradually, no stomach shock.
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