What is the Benefit of Bitters?

We have 4 different types of taste buds on the surface of our tongues, to discern what is wholesome and what is not good for us. These papillae allow us to taste sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. In our diet today, there exists almost no bitter taste, no bitter substances at all. In general, we have overloaded the sweet side and eliminated bitter foods from our diet. It is fairly obvious that a lack of bitter taste has had a dramatic effect on our metabolic system especially after a few generations.

Benefits:

• Helps those who suffer from chronic metabolic problems and digestive difficulties which lend themselves to increased tension and stress.
• Useful for people with problems of circulation, lack of physical and mental energy.
• Beneficial for people who easily get colds and infections.
• Indicated for people with allergies.
• Helpful for people who are fatigued and tire easily.
• Eases constipation and regulates bowel movements.
• Important for those who have had their gallbladder removed.
• Reduces bloating and gas.

Qualities:

• Laxative properties - Aloe, Rhubarb root, and Senna pods
• Stimulates gallbladder function - Aloe
• Counteracts digestive tract inflammation - Rhubarb root
• Stimulates appetite and flow of digestive juices - Angelica, Pomeranz peel, Zedoary root, Myrrh, Anise
• Relieves flatulence and bloatedness - Fennel
• Soothes & prevents cramps, mild diuretic - Angelica root
• Promotes mucous secretions – Licorice
• In an easy-to –take liquid format
• A well established, time proven formula

What is the Role of Bitters and the Liver?

A bitter taste has a profound effect on your digestive system, especially the liver, the keeper of metabolic balance within the body. The liver's job is to produce fluids required for proper and complete digestion, as well as to rid your system of dangerous toxins. Even if you eat a good natural diet, artificial ingredients and chemical residues can find their way into your system. It's so important to cleanse your body of these unwanted substances as soon as possible. Our liver has several tremendous jobs to do and it needs the stimulation of bitter herbs in order to do its job properly. · It stores usable glycogen, copper and iron to feed the cells · It metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats · It removes poisonous substances from the blood safely · It is the metabolic laboratory of the body. · It produces gall which is indispensible for the fractioning and digestion of fatty substances in our intestines as it is the most bitter liquid in our body.

Recommended Use:

Internal Use:

Shake the bottle well before using. Recommended for relief of bloatedness, flatulence, sluggish bowels and constipation. Stimulate stomach and intestinal secretions, ease that "full" feeling.

Average: 1 tsp diluted with water AM and PM

Individual reactions differ greatly, so the amount must be adapted to personal requirements

Therapeutic: 3-4 tsps daily in a cup of water or herb tea.

May be added to pre-boiled water for a more pleasant flavour.

External Use:

As a compress to soothe inflammation of skin, insect bites and burning of sores. Application: Cover area with fat-based cream, apply gauze or cotton saturated with bitters. Cover with plastic and secure with bandage.

Contraindications: If diarrhea or cramps occur, intake should be decreased. Do not take for extended, uninterrupted periods, as the digestive system becomes accustomed to its use, and renders it less effective. Take a break after 2-3 months for 2-3 weeks. No known side effects. Occasional reddish discolouration of urine is harmless. 

Warning: Do not use if there is severe liver dysfunction, blockage of bowels, during pregnancy, and nursing..

Ingredients: Filtered water, aqueous extracts, angelica root (Angelica archangelica), manna (Fraxinus ornus) manna, rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum), senna leaf (Cassia angustifolia), zedoary root (Curcuma zedoaria), theriac venezian (Pimpinella saxifraga), carline thistle root (Carlina acaulis), myrrh (Commiphora molmol), camphor (Cinnamomum camphora), saffron (Crocus sativus).