The classification of the group of plants known as Centaurium is still in discussion and because of this, Centaurium umbellatum is sometimes also referred to as Centaurium erythrea. It is said that the group of plants named Centaurium derived its name from the centaur Chiron, well known in Greek mythology for his skills as a herbalist.
What is Centaurium (centaury)?
Centaurium ( centaury) is a genus of 20 species in the gentian family ( Gentianaceae ), tribe Chironieae, subtribe Chironiinae. The genus was named after the centaur Chiron, famed in Greek mythology for his skill in medicinal herbs. It is distributed across Europe and into Asia.
When is the best time to take Centaurium?
For these herbs, it is important to taste the bitterness – and because of this, it is better to use herbs such as Centaurium as a tincture taken 5 minutes before meals. What is Centaurium (Centaury)? Centaurium umbellatum, used in our Centaurium tincture, is a small plant with purple flowers.
Where do centaury plants grow?
This centaury is a widespread plant of Europe (including Scotland, Sweden and Mediterranean countries,) and parts of western Asia and northern Africa. It has also naturalised in parts of North America, and throughout eastern Australia, where it is an introduced species.
