Digestive Bitters

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.

About 1 cup
Yield
1-2 years
Keeps

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.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine all the dried herbs and roots in a half-pint jar.
  2. Pour the vodka over the herbs until fully submerged.
  3. Seal tightly. Label with the date and contents.
  4. Store in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks. Shake every few days.
  5. Strain through cheesecloth and a fine-mesh strainer into a dark glass dropper bottle.
  6. *Suggested use:** 15-30 drops on the tongue or in a small amount of water, 15-20 minutes before meals.

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