Digestive Bitters
A pre-meal tonic that supports digestion the old-fashioned way — with bitter flavors. Bitters stimulate digestive processes and have been used in European herbal traditions for centuries.
Yield: About 1 cup
Ingredients
- ●2 tablespoons dried dandelion root
- ●1 tablespoon dried burdock root
- ●1 tablespoon dried gentian root
- ●1 tablespoon dried orange peel
- ●1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- ●1/2 teaspoon dried ginger root
- ●1 cup 80-proof vodka
Method
- Combine all the dried herbs and roots in a half-pint jar.
- Pour the vodka over the herbs until fully submerged.
- Seal tightly. Label with the date and contents.
- Store in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks. Shake every few days.
- Strain through cheesecloth and a fine-mesh strainer into a dark glass dropper bottle.
- *Suggested use:** 15-30 drops on the tongue or in a small amount of water, 15-20 minutes before meals.
Note: The bitter taste is the point — it's what triggers the digestive response. Don't mask it with sweeteners. Dandelion and burdock are gentle roots with long histories in European and Asian herbal traditions. Start with a smaller amount and see how your body responds.
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