Cocktail bitters are used for their flavor, as opposed to any of the potential medicinal benefits of their bitter ingredients. But there are some varieties of cocktail bitters and bitter herbal alcohols that have historically been used for digestion as well. Aperitif and Digestif You may be famil...
Bitters especially serve to “prime” the body for digestion. The mechanism of bitters begins with the tongue. It is truly the taste that stimulates the action. The bitter taste triggers a response in the nervous system which then releases the gut hormone, gastrin. As a result, saliva produc...
THERIACA VENEZIAN – Used as an antidote for venomous bites. CARLINE ROOT – Used to treat bronchitis, prostate problems and rheumatism. Is a diuretic, tonic, stomachic and antibiotic. ANGELICA ROOT – Used for coughs and colds, pleurisy and bronchitis, influenza and fevers. Eases intestinal co...
Bitters improve digestion and regularity, reduces food sensitivity reactions,heals leaky gut, and improves gut flora health. A healthy digestive system is necessary for a healthy body. Bitters improve appetite andstrengthen normal digestive signals. Due to better absorption of nutrients, eating your mea...
Whether meant for better digestion or making cocktails, bitters have numerous health benefits. Learn more about what are bitters and how to make them.