Centaury European vs Acacia nilotica

Delicate European meadow herb with intensely bitter properties used since ancient Greece as digestive tonic and fever herb, named after centaur Chiron.

Ancient African and Middle Eastern tree; gum used since ancient Egypt; bark and pods medicinal.

swertiamarin, gentiopicrin, erythricin, xanthones, flavonoids

gum arabic, arabinogalactans, gallic acid, ellagic acid, catechin, tannins

Digestive bitterness and appetite stimulation in ancient Greek medicine, Fever and malaria historically, Liver and gallbladder conditions in European folk medicine, Wound healing

digestive disorders, cough, wound healing, gum disease, diarrhea

Digestive bitter, Choleretic, Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory

prebiotic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

1-2g dried herb tea 30 min before meals 3x daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

5-15g gum or 3-6g bark tea daily

Peptic ulcers active, Pregnancy in large doses

excessive doses, drug absorption interference

Nausea at high doses, Increased gastric secretion

GI bloating, gas, generally safe