Blessed Bitters™

 

A modern take on traditional bitter remedies for digestion, appetite and stomach health*

Blessed Bitters from Blessed Herbs is a potent bitter remedy designed after the traditional digestive bitters in use since the 19th century. Medicinal bitters stimulate the digestive tract. The human body’s natural reaction to bitter tastes and ingredients is to stimulate saliva and digestive fluid production – fueling a natural kick-start for your digestive system.*

Blessed Bitters from Blessed Herbs utilizes only organic and wild-harvested herbal ingredients known for their active herbal compounds. Combined by our expert herbalists, Blessed Bitters is a soothing digestive aide designed to support healthy liver, kidney, gall bladder and digestive organ operation. Bottled in peach brandy to preserve potency and mask the bitter flavor of its active herbal ingredients, Blessed Bitters from Blessed Herbs is for adult consumption only.*

Herbal Ingredients

Aloe leaf gel – Juice of the Aloe Vera plant can promote healthy protein and nutrient digestion and support healthy bacteria action in the stomach.*

Myrrh gum resin – Prized in ancient Mesopotamian cultures, modern myrrh is still used as both a spice and a medicinal plant. Along with promoting thyroid health, myrrh can support healthy digestion, especially if taken between meals.*

Senna pods – Senna alexandrina has been traditionally used in medicinal bitters because of its laxative properties. When taken in moderation and for short periods of time, Senna is an excellent addition to digestive aides and remedies.*

Camphor bark and wood – the Cinnamomum camphora tree is a large evergreen native to China. Distilled camphor was and still is utilized as a spice as well as for medicinal purposes.*

Chinese Rhubarb root - First cultivated medicinally in ancient China, this species of rhubarb is known as a strong laxative. The root of this valuable herb can enhance appetite and promote healthy digestion as well.*

Zedoary root – Also called White Tumeric, Curcuma zedoaria is native to India and Indonesia. Zeodary is sometimes incorporated into bitter tonics as it promotes healthy digestion and supports a healthy appetite.*

Manna Sap – Also called Flowering Ash, Manna produces a sap that when dried, resembles descriptions of the biblical food by the same name. Manna may exhibit laxative properties, promoting healthy digestion.*

Carline Thistle root – Carlina vulgaris root is used to promote healthy elimination of body waste. It is considered a potent purgative, and supports healthy digestive action as well.*

Angelica root - Angelica Root grows commonly around the world, and has been widely used in traditional, herbal and even spiritual practices across the globe. Angelica Root can promote healthy respiratory function when trying to clear the lungs of stubborn cough. Angelica can also support bowel and stomach wellness.*

Licorice root - Licorice is often used in candy, but has been utilized by traditional Chinese medicine for years, and has strong evidence that supports its ability to modulate airway constriction, ease lung inflammation and provide relief for bronchial problems and pet dander allergies.*

Fennel seed – Foeniculum vulgare seeds contain compounds that support digestive health by relaxing stomach muscles. Fennel seed contains phytoestrogens as well as sterols and coumarin plant compounds.*

Anise seed – Pimpinella anisum rhizome (or seeds) are native to the Mediterranean region. Anise seed may promote healthy digestion and can support stomach calm. One of the sweetest volatile oils, Anise seed extract can be taken to mask the flavor of other more caustic “bitters.”*

Pomeranz peel – Orange peels (the usually-not-ingested skins of edible oranges) are packed with nutrients and plant compounds that can both nourish the body and promote healthy digestion.*

Gentian root – Gentiana lutea rhizome (or root) extracts are considered to be one of the classic herbal bitters because it promotes healthy stomach and liver fluid production. This in turn supports healthy digestion, tonifying the stomach.*

Galangal root – The rhizome (or root) of Blue Ginger, Galangal is often used in cuisine as well medicinal remedies in its native Asia. As with other sources of botanical ginger, Galangal root may promote digestive stimulation and health as well as calm stomach upset.*

Peach brandy – Sweet, sweet nectar of the gods, Brandy is a form of liquor made by distilling wine or other fruit. Used in medicinal remedies for centuries, brandy both preserves the active compounds of herbal remedies and sweetens the flavor of bitter or caustic extracts.*