Gentianella alborosea
Evidence: MixedUseful mainly for traditional use as a digestive bitter and liver tonic; not clinically proven.
Quick decision guide
May help most
traditional use as a digestive bitter and liver tonic; not clinically proven
Common dosing range
Not standardized; used as a bitter tea or extract
When to expect effects
Not characterized
Watch out for
Human evidence is minimal; weight-loss and cholesterol claims are not substantiated
What is it
Gentianella alborosea, known as hercampuri, is a small bitter Andean herb traditionally used in Peru for liver support, digestion, and weight management. Its bitter secoiridoid and xanthone constituents are thought to stimulate bile flow, but human clinical evidence is very limited.
Is it worth it for you?
Use this as a quick fit check, not a diagnosis.
Worth considering if…
Probably skip if…
Evidence at a glance
| Goal | Evidence | Effect | Best fit | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| digestive and liver/bile support | Mixed Evidence | Not quantified in humans | not defined by clinical data | Not characterized |
Evidence for 1 use
AI-assisted evidence assessment — talk to your doctor before relying on any single supplement.
digestive and liver/bile support
Mechanism onlyAs a bitter herb, hercampuri is traditionally used to stimulate bile flow and digestion, and animal studies suggest possible lipid-lowering and choleretic effects. Controlled human trials are essentially absent, so its traditional liver, cholesterol, and weight uses remain unproven.
Bottom line: A traditional Andean bitter with animal-level rationale but no meaningful human evidence.
How to take it
- Typical dose
- No standardized clinical dose; traditionally a bitter infusion or extract
- Timing
- Before meals as a digestive bitter
- With food
- Before food
What to track
- digestive comfort
- appetite
Safety
Common side effects
not well characterized in humans
Who should avoid it
- pregnant or breastfeeding women
- people with bile-duct obstruction or gallstones
- those with low blood pressure (traditional caution)
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of safety data.
Interactions
Traditional reports of blood-pressure lowering could be additive
Choosing a product
Look for
- correct species identification (Gentianella alborosea)
- clear extract ratio
Be skeptical of
- fat-burning or weight-loss guarantees
- cholesterol-cure claims
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