Centaury

# 🌿 Centaury

**Scientific Name:** Centaurium erythraea
**Botanical Family:** Gentianaceae (Gentian family)
**Plant Type:** Herb
**Geographical Origin:** Europe, North Africa

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## 🔹 Description
Centaury is a bitter herb that aids digestion and is often used for appetite stimulation.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Digestive Aid, Appetite Stimulant
– **Temperament:** Neutral

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Heartburn
– Indigestion
– Nausea

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Tincture
– **Dosage:** Tea: 1 tsp dried herb steeped for 5-10 minutes

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Used as a digestive tonic and appetite stimulant.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Gentian for digestive support

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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid during pregnancy or in large doses.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Centaury** (*Centaurium erythraea*): a herb from Europe, North Africa. Properties: Digestive Aid, Appetite Stimulant. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.