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Half of my kitchen counter is covered in all sorts of herbal bitters concoctions. 

It's official, I am obsessed! 

Herbal bitters are the new black in the herbal world and the recipes coming from
herbalists are creative and complex! You can even share your own herbal bitters recipe
here.

Digestive Bitters

The bitter taste, while often scorned, is making a comeback! 

While the standard western diet has done its best to remove all bitter flavor, we now
know that tasting bitter foods and substances has a range of health benefits ranging
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become bland and too one-dimensional. 

Check out the resources section at the end of this article for more information about the
health benefits of bitters. 

Digestive Bitters With Inulin

Besides boasting herbal bitters, this recipe also includes inulin - a starchy substance that
is food to the healthy flora in your gut. 

Both elecampane root and dandelion roots are high in inulin. (See my full article on
elecampane uses here)

Fermented foods, pro-biotics and general microbiome research is all the rage these days.
Inulin, sometimes called a pre-biotic, is a powerful way to fuel your healthy gut flora. 

If you make your own concoctions, using fresh roots harvested in the fall will probably
get you more inulin. You'll notice it as a thick white substance in the bottom of your jar.
Don't filter this out! 

Some people may experience increased gas and bloating when taking inulin, though I
doubt there's enough in this particular blend to cause many people problems. 

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Orange and Elecampane Herbal Bitters Recipe

I've been inspired to make herbal bitters featuring only local plants or with only tropical
plants and everything in between. 

This is one of my favorite herbal bitters recipe. The orange blends well with the pungent
bitterness of the elecampane root while the ginger and pepper give it a little spice. 

20 grams elecampane root (dried or fresh)

10 grams roasted dandelion root (dried or fresh)
10 grams fresh minced ginger 
5 grams licorice root
3 cloves
3 grams cracked black pepper
1 orange 
1 vanilla bean pod
brandy or vodka

Place the roots,

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Slice open the vanilla bean pod and then mince it finely and add to the jar. 

Fill the jar with brandy or vodka. Cover and shake well. 

Keep this on your counter, shaking occasionally. Taste it from time to time and strain
when desired. I thought mine was best after about two weeks. 

This will keep indefinitely. 

How to Use Your Digestive Bitters

These bitters can be consumed before meals. You could take drops straight from the
tincture bottle or dilute it a bit in water. 

I like to add a spoonful or two to sparkling water. 

Dosage is highly variable here. The most important thing is to taste the bitters. 15-30
drops or a half to one full teaspoon should do it. 

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Bitters FAQs

Will I be able to leap buildings in a single bound the day I start taking bitters? 

Bitters can help with acute digestive problems such as bloating. However, the magic of
bitters is best experienced by taking them daily over a period of time. Consider this a
lifetime habit! 

Do I have to drink alcohol to get the benefits of bitters? 

Bitter is bitter is bitter. Alcohol is not a necessary part of bitters. Eating bitter foods or
trying a recipe like this can all be ways to get more bitters in your life.

Can I take bitters after a meal?

Yes!

Where can I get the herbs in this herbal bitters recipe?

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