Centaurium (may help symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux)

Dosage Information:

Adults: 15 drops 3 times a day before meals, in a little water.

Children: 1 drop for every year of age (2-10 years) before meals, in a little water.

Ingredients:
100g of Fresh Plant Tincture (extracted in alcohol 66% by volume) typically contains the tincture of: Centaurium umbellatum (Centaury)  100g

Note: An adjustment to the recommended dosages may be required, due to individual differences in the sensitivity to bitter herbs.

Ideally, Centaurium, like all bitter herbs, should be taken 15 minutes before meals. It should always be taken in a little water, sipped and held in the mouth before swallowing, to stimulate its action.

Pregnancy and Nursing: This product is not recommended unless directed by a Healthcare Professional.

Code

bf30311

Size

50ml tincture

Price

£8.49

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This product may help symptoms of:

• General indigestion
• Gastric reflux
•         Heartburn
•         Hiatus Hernia
• Anorexia
•         Lack of appetite
• Acidic stomach

Stomach bitters are used to improve digestion. They do so by increasing the secretion of digestive enzymes and increasing gut motility.

These actions, mediated via the hormone gastrin, enhance the breakdown of food which then helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such as nausea, flatulence, fullness and gastric discomfort.

Another important function of gastrin is to tighten the oesophageal sphincter. This reduces the tendency for reflux of the gastric contents into the oesophagus, a condition which is seen with hiatus hernia and other causes of reflux, which give rise to the symptom of heartburn.

The ability of Centaurium to improve the appetite in those with anorexia can be of use in both children and adults. It is worthwhile to note that this herb will not influence a normal appetite.

Mode of Action

• Bitter tonic
• Digestive stimulant

Centaurium owes its action to the group of compounds called bitter glycosides. The taste of these substances in the mouth stimulates the appetite and triggers the secretion of digestive juices in the stomach. This in turn improves the breakdown of food.

At the same time, the hormone gastrin is secreted by the walls of the stomach. This enhances gastric motility and relaxes the pyloric sphincter, which allows food to pass out of the stomach more easily. The tone of the oesophageal sphincter also is increased, preventing reflux of food from the stomach back into the oesophagus, a process which is responsible for the symptoms of heartburn.

Centaurium also tones up a 'sluggish' digestion. It enhances the appetite - an action which may be beneficial in children who are picky eaters, adults recovering from illnesses, poor eaters or those suffering from anorexia nervosa.

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.