Centaurium erythraea
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryBitter digestive tonic / stomachicDigestive aidGastroprotectiveHepatoprotective (liver support)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Acid refluxTraditional
- Loss of appetiteTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- Detox / cleansingTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Liver supportTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalAnalgesic effect of Centaurium erythraea and molecular docking investigation of the major component swertiamarin (2023)
PreclinicalIsolation and cytotoxic activities of undescribed iridoid and xanthone glycosides from Centaurium erythraea Rafn. (Gentianaceae) (2022)
PreclinicalBioactivities of Centaurium erythraea (Gentianaceae) Decoctions: Antioxidant Activity, Enzyme Inhibition and Docking Studies (2019)
PreclinicalCentaurium erythraea extract improves survival and functionality of pancreatic beta-cells in diabetes through multiple routes of action (2019)
PreclinicalCentaurium Erythraea Extracts Exert Vascular Effects through Endothelium- and Fibroblast-dependent Pathways (2019)
PreclinicalHPLC-DAD-ESI/MS phenolic profile and in vitro biological potential of Centaurium erythraea Rafn aqueous extract (2018)
PreclinicalCentaurium erythraea methanol extract protects red blood cells from oxidative damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats (2017)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.