Evidence-based·Last reviewed May 30, 2026·How we grade evidence

Gentianella alborosea

Botanical

Useful 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…

You want a traditional digestive bitter and accept unproven status

Probably skip if…

You expect proven weight loss, cholesterol, or liver benefits
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You want standardized dosing and outcome data

Evidence at a glance

digestive and liver/bile support

Mixed Evidence
Effect
Not quantified in humans
Best fit
not defined by clinical data
Time
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 only
Mixed Evidence

As 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.

Effect size
Not quantified in humans
Time to effect
Not characterized
Best fit
not defined by clinical data

Bottom line: A traditional Andean bitter with animal-level rationale but no meaningful human evidence.

How to take it

1. Typical dose
No standardized clinical dose; traditionally a bitter infusion or extract
2. Timing
Before meals as a digestive bitter
3. With food
Before food

What to track

digestive comfort
appetite

Safety

Know the common side effects, key cautions, and who should avoid it.

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

antihypertensive drugsMinor

Traditional reports of blood-pressure lowering could be additive

Choosing a product

What to look for on the label — and what to be skeptical of.

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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Evidence-based·Last reviewed May 30, 2026·Evidence current as of May 30, 2026·How we grade evidence

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This page is educational, not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Evidence grades are AI-assisted assessments — talk to your doctor before starting any new supplement, especially if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, on medications, or managing a chronic condition.