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Dietary supplement

Centaury Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Centaury Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for poor appetite, indigestion and bloating, stimulating digestion (bitter tonic).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Centaury Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Centaury Glycerite Liquid Extract, a concentrated plant extract in glycerin. Centaury has been used traditionally as a digestive bitter — a substance meant to stimulate digestive function — though solid safety data are limited.

The inactive ingredients are glycerin (the liquid base) and chocolate flavor.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Centaury product and its label doesn't state a use — see Centaury's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold does not establish that Centaury works for any condition. One rated claim — Diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage from diabetes) — has insufficient reliable evidence to rate, meaning the studies aren't strong enough to say whether it helps or doesn't.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Centaury

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Centaury is generally used in small amounts as a digestive bitter, but high-quality safety information is limited. The safety notes on file advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough data to know either way.

Adverse effects are not documented in our data, though that's not a guarantee none occur.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Centaury

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. That said, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's right for you.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This is a single-ingredient liquid extract used traditionally to support digestion, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established. Because safety data are sparse and pregnancy and breastfeeding use is not recommended, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other herbs or medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Centaury Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435222451
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 281821
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Centaury Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435222451
IngredientAmount% DV
Centaury Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Chocolate flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

See for yourself

Centaury Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Centaury Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Centaury Glycerite Liquid Extract

No known
interactions
0.13 mL per serving

Centaury is a bitter-tasting herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints. Solid human studies are lacking, so its...

Centaury Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Centaury Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Centaury Chocolate Flavor. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Centaury Chocolate Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Centaury Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Centaury Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Centaury Chocolate Flavor. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Centaury Chocolate Flavor contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is Centaury used for?
Centaury is traditionally used in small amounts as a digestive bitter to support digestion, though solid evidence for how well it works isn't established in our data.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No — the safety information on file advises against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough data to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking Centaury?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so it's best avoided. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're nursing.
Does this product have any fillers?
The inactive ingredients are glycerin (the liquid base) and chocolate flavor — no unnecessary fillers.

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Centaury Chocolate Flavor label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Centaury Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Centaury Chocolate Flavor's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Centaury 1 reference
  1. Martynyuk L, Martynyuk L, Ruzhitska O, Martynyuk O. Effect of the herbal combination Canephron N on diabetic nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus: results of a comparative cohort study. J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(6):472-478. PubMed

See these in context on the Centaury monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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