Common centaury from Köhler’s Medicinal Plants / Centaurium erythraea

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This digital rendering showcases the Centaurium erythraea, commonly referred to as the Common Centaury. The illustration is a breathtaking masterpiece sourced from Köhlers Medicinal Plants, or Köhlers Medizinal Pflanzen in its original language. This historical botanical art dates back to approximately 1887, rendering it an invaluable piece of art.

Centaurium erythraea, commonly known as Common Centaury, is a medicinal herb that belongs to the family of Gentianaceae. It is widely distributed throughout Europe and has been used traditionally for various health benefits such as improving digestion, treating fever, reducing inflammation, and promoting kidney function. The plant is known for its bitter taste and contains bioactive compounds including iridoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols which are responsible for its therapeutic properties. Several studies have shown that Centaurium erythraea possesses antidiabetic, anticancer, antimicrobial effects, antioxidant activity as well as gastro-protective potential due to its ability to stimulate digestive enzymes. Despite being a popular medicinal herb in traditional medicine systems across the world, further research is still necessary to identify novel uses and confirm existing benefits of Centaurium erythraea in modern medicine.