Organic digestive BITTERS. Made with Gentian Root (Gentiana lutea).

Organic digestive BITTERS. Gentian Root (Gentiana lutea)

Gentian root is known for its bitter taste. Consuming bitter substances may help the body to secrete saliva and gastric juices, thus promoting appetite and good digestion, stimulating the stomach, liver, and sinus (1). In addition to treating poor appetite, gentian root may help treat upset stomach, nausea, and gas (2).
Bitters also stimulate bile production and encourage the gallbladder to contract, which moves stagnant bile out and allows fresh, healthy bile to move into the gallbladder.
Traditional uses of Gentian Root (Gentiana lutea): 
The name gentian comes from the ancient Illyrian king Gentius, who identified that the herb could be used as a tonic.
Even today, it remains a component of alcoholic aperitifs, which are served before meals to stimulate appetite, as well as digestive, which are served after meals to aid digestion.
Gentian root may possess anti-inflammatory properties and therefore help with inflammatory conditions.
For example, one of the main iridoids in the gentian root, known as gentiopicroside, may help treat rheumatoid arthritis(3).
Active compounds: iridoids, secoiridoids, xanthones, and flavonoids
Recommended dosage:
Gentian root bitter tincture is very potent is EXTREMELY bitter! Dosing and frequency will vary on what you’re using it for. But often a drop will do.
You can take it internally either by placing a drop from a tincture on the tongue or diluting it with another liquid, such as water.
To reach the desired effect you may only need to put 1/5 of a drop on your tongue and the bitter taste will linger in your mouth for a long while, doing its magic. I like to dilute it to my desired taste in a small spray bottle and then spray it on a tongue to help the body stimulate saliva and gastric juices secretion as well as bile production. You could also dilute it by putting a drop on a clean spoon, then top it with few drops of water and take it by mouth.
When to take it: If your goal of using bitters is to ease digestive issues, consumption should occur either directly before or after meals.
How often you take them differs for everyone. While you can use bitters at low doses as part of your daily routine, you may find that bitters help you when used as needed.
In the beginning, it’s best to start with small doses of bitters before assessing its effectiveness and your body’s reaction.

Safety considerations:  Gentian root should not be used by those with low blood pressure. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your health care professional prior to use. Do not use if pregnant, during breastfeeding, or attempting to get pregnant without proper research. *Please note the recommended dosage may differ from other sources.

SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE!

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.