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This tool helps "train" your body to be more stable and adaptable, especially in the realm of digestion. Made in small batches somewhere in Appalachia.
What it does:
✔ Reduces gas and bloating
✔ Helps protect and regenerate the liver
✔ Lowers blood sugar levels
✔ Reduces sugar cravings
✔ Aids in fat digestion
✔ Lessens acid reflux
✔ Helps to balance hormones
✔ Aids in healthy skin
✔ Lowers inflammation in the gut
✔ Soothes nervous system
✔ And more!
herbal bitters
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These herbs stimulate the vagus nerve to help you get from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest," which is the where you want to be at mealtime. The herbs in this blend are soothing, nourishing, and supportive to the nervous system.
regulate the nervous system
Herbs in this blend work together to improve gut motility and stimulate the movement of food through the digestive tract, reducing the likelihood of gas build up and bloating. Carminitive herbs help expel gas from the digestive system, which can quickly relieve bloating.
decrease bloating
This blend has the potential to increase nutrient absorption, improve thyroid function, lower cortisol levels, increase insulin sensitivity, lower androgens, and improve sleep- which all have positive effects on on estrogen and testosterone.
balance hormones
Bitters promote the production of digestive enzymes like amylase and lipase, which help break down food. This enhances overall absorption of nutrients. Improved motility in the gut ensures that nutrients are more effectively absorbed in the intestines.
increase nutrient absorption
Research shows that phyto-chemicals in bitter herbs are able to block the brain receptors that crave sweets. This blend also increases insulin sensitivity, thus helping to balance blood sugar and reduce sugar cravings. The sweetness of chamomile and honey helps too.
curb sugar cravings
Bitter receptors in the mouth and along the digestive tract stimulate the flow of HCL and digestive enzymes which is a critical first step in the digestion process. Instead of taking digestive enzymes as a supplement before meals, bitters prompt the body to make its own.
kickstart your metabolism
gentle, yet effective.
Melissa officinalis
Lemon balm is classified as a nervine herb meaning it works directly on the nervous system to calm mood and sooth stress and anxiety. Lemon balm is also carminitive (reduces gas/ bloating) and anti-inflammatory on the digestive tract.
lemon balm
Agastache foeniculum
Anise is a triple threat. This herb is carminitive (reduces gas and bloating), anti-inflammatory (relieves pain and aids in healing), and adaptogenic (stress relieving and helps to balance cortisol). The perfect addition to support digestion and hormones.
Anise hyssop
Zingiber officinale
Ginger is warming, stimulating, and anti-inflammatory. It's used in many cultures to simulate the "digestive fire" with its potent, often perspiration-inducing effects that help to open, detoxify, and get the body's juices flowing.
Ginger
Mentha spicata
Spearmint contains phenolic acids, volatile oils, tannins, triterpenes, flavonoids, and coumarins. This results in a rich combination of cognition-boosting, nervous-system balancing, microbiome-balancing, and carminative (anti-gas) properties.
Spearmint
Matricaria chamomilla
Known for its calming benefits, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Chamomile contains flavones, a class of antioxidants that lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) levels as well as levels of triglycerides (blood fat). It's also used to soothe digestion.
chamomile
Cinnamomum Verum
The warming properties of cinnamon complement the other "cooler" bitters to improve overall digestion. It also helps regulate blood sugar by enhancing insulin sensitivity, making it beneficial to those with blood sugar and hormonal problems.
Cinnamon
herbs
Stars of the Formula:
How to use
when to use
Start with a drop or two directly on your tongue.
Work up to a 1-2 full droppers sized dose equivalent to 1ml-2ml or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon.
Either drop directly on tongue or dilute with water and gently swish around mouth for 5-10 seconds before swallowing.
In the morning before food.
Right before a meal or about 10-30 minutes before eating (my preferred method).
Directly after a meal or about 10 minutes after eating.
Up to 3x per day.
History
Herbal bitters have a long and rich history. There are recordings of this medicine being used in ancient civilizations all over the world. The use of bitter herbs can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where these plants were used for their medicinal properties, particularly for digestion and detoxification. The concept was also documented in ancient Greece and Rome, where physicians like Hippocrates advocated for the use of bitter herbs in treating various ailments, emphasizing their benefits in stimulating appetite and promoting digestion. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, bitters are thought to move energy down in the body and are used to support digestion. Likewise, they have been used in Ayurveda (an ancient system of medicine originating in India over 3000 years ago- the word Ayurveda translates to "science of life.") which considers them balancing for certain doshas, or constitutions.
During the Middle Ages, herbal bitters became central to European monastic medicine. Monks in monasteries often grew medicinal herbs and developed bitter tonics as remedies for a range of health issues, from digestive problems to fever. These early concoctions laid the groundwork for the development of more refined bitters formulas, with many still used today.
By the Renaissance, herbal bitters had become widespread across Europe, with apothecaries and physicians prescribing them for various conditions. In the 19th century, herbal bitters gained commercial popularity, particularly in Europe and the United States, where they were marketed as patent medicines and tonics. Brands like Angostura and Peychaud's became household names, initially promoted as cure-alls before finding a lasting place in cocktail culture. Today, herbal bitters are experiencing a resurgence in both mixology and wellness, with modern formulations emphasizing organic ingredients and traditional recipes, continuing the legacy of these ancient medicinal practices.