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Dietary supplement

Century Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

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

Century Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services 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 Century Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product has one active ingredient: an infusion of Centaury (Centaurium erythraea), a plant traditionally used in small amounts as a digestive bitter. The formula is prepared in water and brandy.

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 doesn't support a reliable rating for Centaury as a treatment for diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage related to diabetes). The data we have is insufficient to say whether it works for this purpose or any other.

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, but high-quality safety information is limited. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy.

Safety while breastfeeding isn't known, so it's best avoided if you're nursing. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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 for Centaury in our data. Still, before you start, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that this product won't affect your specific medications.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Century Flower Essence is a single-ingredient product with no documented drug interactions in our data. That said, the safety evidence for Centaury is sparse, and it should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking 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 24, 2014.

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 Century Flower Essence, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932210046
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2014
DSLD ID 29764
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Century Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, 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:
4 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
782932210046
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion (1:6000) of Centaury (Centaruium erythraea)0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Brandy

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Label statements
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General Statements

Prepared according to the original methods of Dr. Edward Bach.

BEST BY 08/2021 110829

FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Four drops, four times daily

Seals/Symbols

Healingherbs(C)

DEMETER(R)

Formulation

Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Certified Biodynamic(R) by the Demeter Association, Inc.

General

110829

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Century Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Century Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

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

Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

0 NP 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...

Infusion (1:6000) of Centaury (Centaruium erythraea) monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Century Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

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

Flower Essence Services

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Phone Number
800-548-0075
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Century Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions

Does Century Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Century Flower Essence. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Century Flower Essence 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 this if I'm pregnant?
No—the safety data advises against use during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives or whether it's safe in your situation.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
The safety information while breastfeeding isn't known, so it's best avoided if you're nursing. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What is Centaury used for?
Centaury is a plant traditionally used in small amounts as a digestive bitter. The evidence we hold doesn't support a reliable rating for any specific health purpose, including diabetic kidney damage.
Does this product have any fillers or inactive ingredients?
Yes—the formula includes water and brandy as inactive ingredients.
Are there any documented side effects?
We don't have adverse effect data on file for Centaury. Keep in mind that safety information on this ingredient is limited overall.

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The Full Monographs Behind Century Flower Essence’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Century Flower Essence'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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