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Centaury Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Centaury Powder label
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Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Centaury Powder against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Centaury Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Centaury Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

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 powder. Centaury is traditionally used in small amounts as a digestive bitter — a plant that's meant to support digestion by stimulating the release of digestive juices.

There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients in this formulation.

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 for centaury's effectiveness against diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage related to diabetes) is insufficient — we don't have reliable data to rate it one way or the other. If you're looking at this for that purpose, the data we hold doesn't support a clear conclusion about whether it works.

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 and is generally well tolerated, but high-quality safety data are limited — we don't know as much as we'd like about its long-term safety profile. The safety information advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough data to know it's safe in those situations.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

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 centaury. That doesn't mean none exist — it means we found none in the monograph we hold.

If you take any medications, check them with the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist to be sure.

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.

Centaury Powder is a traditional digestive bitter with minimal documented interactions. If you're taking medications, you can check them against our database or confirm with your pharmacist before starting.

Because safety data are limited and the evidence for its claimed uses isn't well established, it's worth discussing with your healthcare provider to see if it fits your needs.

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 Jun 22, 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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435138042
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 290143
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Centaury Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435138042
IngredientAmount% DV
Centaury, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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See for yourself

Centaury Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Centaury Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Centaury Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Centaury, Powder

No known
interactions
1000 mg 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, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Centaury Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Centaury Powder. 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 Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Centaury Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Centaury Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Centaury Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Centaury Powder 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.
Can I take Centaury Powder if I'm pregnant?
The safety information advises against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough data to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you right now.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so it's best avoided. If you're nursing and interested in this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What is centaury used for?
Centaury is traditionally used in small amounts as a digestive bitter — a plant meant to support digestion. The evidence for its effectiveness against diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage from diabetes) is insufficient, so we can't say whether it works for that purpose based on the data we hold.
Are there any side effects listed for centaury?
We don't have adverse effects documented in our data for this ingredient. That said, safety information is limited overall, so talk with your pharmacist if you have concerns.
Does this product contain any fillers or inactive ingredients?
No — this product is centaury powder only, with no added fillers or other inactive ingredients.

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Centaury Powder label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Centaury Powder’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Centaury

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

Read the full Centaury monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Centaury Powder'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 →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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