Pre-Meal Bitters Tincture
An effective remedy for bloating, gas, and slow digestion. Ideal for postpartum recovery or anyone needing digestive support.^
Ingredients
Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Calamus (Acorus calamus)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
16,00€
Description
Digestion requires a lot of energy, and through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the stomach is seen as a fire that we want to protect and keep burning throughout the day. Iced drinks, cold foods, and dairy can extinguish this fire, making digestion more difficult. After giving birth, your body is further focused on healing and recovering from that miraculous event, to which digestion often takes a back seat. Taking bitters before a meal helps can help prime the digestive system and improve nutrient assimilation, supporting your recovery process.
Our Pre-Meal Bitters tincture, with its warming blend of fast-acting carminative and bitter herbs, is the perfect companion to keep your digestive fire strong and assist your body as it heals.^
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How does it work?
According to herbalist Jim McDonald:
- We taste the bitterness
- A message gets sent to our enteric nervous system (the system responsible for neurons, blood vessels, secretory glands, and musculature throughout the digestive system)
- Stimulates the release of solvents needed for digestion:
- Increases saliva, increases gastrin, thickens the mucus layer in your stomach to protect it from the increased level of gastric acid, tones the muscles of the stomach and the lower esophageal sphincter.
Our Pre-Meal Bitters tincture is a carefully crafted blend of herbs that work together to support your digestive system and ease discomfort after meals.
Centaury is the star of this blend, known for its strong bitter taste that stimulates digestive juices throughout the entire digestive tract. Its stomachic action means that it strengthens stomach function and resilience, increasing the amount of nutrition absorbed from foods. This makes centaury an effective blood-builder for depleted, postpartum mamas.
Fennel is a gentle, warming herb with antispasmodic properties that help expel gas and ease digestive tension.
Catnip provides a cooling, calming effect, particularly helpful when digestive upset leads to symptoms of heartburn or a feeling of “butterflies” in your stomach. It’s a wonderful relaxant that helps to settle the digestive system.
Calamus is a warming bitter that not only enhances bile flow, but also helps ease anxiety and headaches that sometimes accompany digestive issues.
Ginger is another warming herb, well-known for its ability to relieve nausea, pain, and digestive spasms. It helps ignite the digestive fire and keeps digestion smooth and steady.
Orange Peel offers a refreshing, citrusy bitterness that pairs perfectly with centaury.
Peppermint helps relax intestinal muscles, dispelling gas and bloating with its cooling, antispasmodic properties.
Who's it for?
+ Postpartum mamas looking to support their digestion and nutrient absorption.
+ Those who have heartburn after eating (a classic sign of low stomach acid).
+ Individuals who experience belching, gas, or bloating after a meal.
+ Anyone looking to feel more comfortable after a meal.
Dosage
According to herbalist Jim McDonald:
- We taste the bitterness
- A message gets sent to our enteric nervous system (the system responsible for neurons, blood vessels, secretory glands, and musculature throughout the digestive system)
- Stimulates the release of solvents needed for digestion:
- Increases saliva, increases gastrin, thickens the mucus layer in your stomach to protect it from the increased level of gastric acid, tones the muscles of the stomach and the lower esophageal sphincter.
Our Pre-Meal Bitters tincture is a carefully crafted blend of herbs that work together to support your digestive system and ease discomfort after meals.
Centaury is the star of this blend, known for its strong bitter taste that stimulates digestive juices throughout the entire digestive tract. Its stomachic action means that it strengthens stomach function and resilience, increasing the amount of nutrition absorbed from foods. This makes centaury an effective blood-builder for depleted, postpartum mamas.
Fennel is a gentle, warming herb with antispasmodic properties that help expel gas and ease digestive tension.
Catnip provides a cooling, calming effect, particularly helpful when digestive upset leads to symptoms of heartburn or a feeling of “butterflies” in your stomach. It’s a wonderful relaxant that helps to settle the digestive system.
Calamus is a warming bitter that not only enhances bile flow, but also helps ease anxiety and headaches that sometimes accompany digestive issues.
Ginger is another warming herb, well-known for its ability to relieve nausea, pain, and digestive spasms. It helps ignite the digestive fire and keeps digestion smooth and steady.
Orange Peel offers a refreshing, citrusy bitterness that pairs perfectly with centaury.
Peppermint helps relax intestinal muscles, dispelling gas and bloating with its cooling, antispasmodic properties.
Storage
+ Postpartum mamas looking to support their digestion and nutrient absorption.
+ Those who have heartburn after eating (a classic sign of low stomach acid).
+ Individuals who experience belching, gas, or bloating after a meal.
+ Anyone looking to feel more comfortable after a meal.
Caution
Take 5-10 drops approximately 10-15 minutes before eating. Let yourself fully taste the herbs before swallowing as this is part of the medicine. If you forget to take it before a meal, don’t worry. You can take it afterwards or anytime of the day you feel heaviness and bloating arise.