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Centaurium erythraea (Centaury)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Centaurium erythraea
synonyms: centaury
part(s) used: herb
qualities:
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dosage:
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy:
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1
toxicity: 1
» bitter glycosides, the sesquiterpene lactones, cause oro-mucosal irritation and gastritis; a large amount acts as a nauseant and emetic (Spoerke, p. 56, Nes et al)
» caution is advised during pregnancy; cases of nigropallidal encephalomalacia have occurred in horses; although this does not necessarily suggest a toxicity in humans, it has not been ruled out (Keeler and Tu, pp. 572-573)
constituents: sesquiterpene lactones
footnotes
Keeler, R.F., and Tu, A.T. 1983. Handbook of Natural Toxins. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Nes, W.D., Fuller, G., Tsai, L.S. 1984. Isopentenoids in Plants. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Spoerke Jr., D.G. 1980. Herbal Medications. Santa Barbara, CA: Woodbridge Press Publishing Co.