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Centaury herb
Centaurii herba
Tausendgldenkraut
Published July 6, 1988; Revised March 13, 1990
Name of Drug
Centaurii herba, centaury herb.
Composition of Drug
Centaury consists of the dried, above-ground parts of Centaurium minus Moench (syn. C. umbellatum Gilbert; Erythraea centaurium (L.) Persoon) [Fam. Gentianaceae], as well as their preparations in effective dosage.
The drug has a bitter value of minimum 2000.
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Uses
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Loss of appetite, peptic discomfort.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Average daily dosage:
- 6 g of drug;
- equivalent preparations.
Extract (according to Erg. B. 6 ):
Daily dosage:
Mode of Administration
Ground herb for teas and other bitter-tasting preparations for internal use.
Action
Increase in gastric juice secretion
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