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Winter Spiced Herbal Bitters to Improve Digestive [TAG14]
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Bitter herbs are paradoxically sweet. They have a powerful effect on the enjoyment of food, one of life's greatest pleasures. They can also improve our relationship with the food we eat, since many digestive problems are corrected by simply adding herbal bitters into your diet.
Benefits of herbal bitters include:
- Improve digestive symptoms, such as gas, bloating and cramps. Also, improve nausea, constipation and post-meal irritability.
- Sugar cravings can be reduced
- Encourage the growth of healthy intestinal bacteria
- Support and stimulate the liver to facilitate detoxification
If you forget to take bitters, you can simply eat them as you start to eat. Keep your bitter tinctures near the stove to serve as a constant reminder. Bitters have to be tasted in order for them to work. Just a few drops is all you need.
This recipe for herbal bitters is an excerpt of our FREE Winter seasonal guide.
The Winter seasonal guide is a love letter to our loved ones and ourselves, an ode for bringing brightness to the winter months.
Three complementary candles are included.
- Winter Apothecary. The winter herbalist's guide to health and humor.
- Seven Healing Herbs to Use in Winter. Seven botanicals that embody the herbal spirit of winter are highlighted in this materia medica.
- Herbal Recipes For Wintertime. A collection of healthy, festive and warming recipes.
Winter Spiced Herbal Bitters recipe
You'll want them straight up! Bitter mugwort and cardamom stimulate digestion, while hawthorn and cacao add mouthwatering antioxidants. Use a few drops 20 minutes before eating to stimulate digestion. Or add bitters to your aperitif to give it a tasty twist.
Portion two cups (approximately).
Equipment
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32 oz. glass jar
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Glass dropper bottles - Optional
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried hawthorn berries (Crataegus spp.) Double the amount of fresh berries
- 2 Tbsp. cacao nibs (Theobroma cacao)
- 2 Tbsp. dried Orange peel (Citrus sinensis).
- 1 Tbsp. hulled cardamom seeds (Elettaria cardamomum)
- Use 2 teaspoons of dried Artemisia vulgaris (cut and sifted) leaves or double the amount if you are using fresh leaves
- 2 cinnamon sticks (Cinnamomum verum)
- 2 cups brandy or vodka
Instructions
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In a 32 oz. Combine all herbs and spices in a 32 oz.
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Cover with your favorite alcohol. Brandy is a drinkable and smooth blend while vodka has a stronger, more medicinal extract.
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Store in a dark, cool place for at least six weeks. Shake often.
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After six weeks, strain the herbs out and store your bitters into a glass jar. Store it in a dark cupboard. Use within one year.
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SARAH SNYDER was born in a small, wooded community outside Charlotte, NC. She studied music at college, before moving to Asheville to study pastry art. She developed an interest in plants, gardening and medicine-making. She was a journalist, pastry chef and photographer before she came to Chestnut School.
You can usually find her with a cup of tea and her dog reading a book, taking the perfect picture of her garden, or trying another craft.
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She has had a long-standing relationship with the Chestnut school since 2010. She was an intern at the Chestnut herb nursery, a student who loved plants "back in those days" when programs were taught on the farm and later a member of the professional team for women. Meghan lives just north of Asheville in the Ivy Creek Watershed.
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Published Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:41:55 +0000
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to eat raw garlic?
Raw garlic contains potent compounds that could cause stomach upset. Garlic should always be cooked before eating.
Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal plants. It has been used since ancient times to treat various ailments.
Today, garlic is still commonly used for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory infections. In addition, garlic can increase blood circulation, boost immunity, protect against cancer, lower cholesterol levels, prevent heart disease, and reduce stress.
Do not ingest large amounts of raw garlic to avoid possible health problems. It does not harm you if you consume small amounts regularly, however. This is especially true with young children who might accidentally swallow some.
Is basil good for kidneys?
The answer is yes. Basil is an excellent food for kidney health. It contains potassium which helps reduce high blood pressure. It also contains vitamin K, which is essential for bone strength. As well as this, it is rich in antioxidants which help protect against heart disease.
Basil is great for digestion too. It contains digestive enzymes that break down protein and carbohydrates. This makes it easier to absorb nutrients from your meals.
Basil is a wonderful addition to any diet. Try sprinkling some over pasta dishes, salads, soups, and sandwiches. Or add little stir-fried vegetables, chicken, fish, meat, and tofu.
It's delicious in pesto sauce and fresh in salad dressings. You'll find many recipes online where you can learn how to cook with basil.
Try making basil oil by adding a few drops of pure olive oil to a jar filled with chopped basil leaves. Let it steep overnight, and then strain out the leaves. Use the oil as a massage oil or rub it onto your skin.
It will leave your skin soft and smooth.
What are the disadvantages of using herbs?
Herbs are a great way to keep your body healthy because they contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, amino acids, phytonutrients, polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenes, essential oils, carotenoids, sterols, and sterolins. Some even contain cannabinoids.
But there are also lots of side effects associated with herbal remedies. For example, taking too much herb could cause liver damage or even death. Herbal supplements may interact with prescription drugs, which means that they might affect how well the drug works.
Some herbs can interfere with blood clotting, while others may increase bleeding when taken with anticoagulants (blood thinners).
There are also safety concerns for pregnant women and children.
The bottom line is that herbs aren't safe for everyone. If you're considering trying them out, do your homework. Look up each product's side effects and warnings and read reviews online.
Statistics
- Herbs are among the most popular and widely used medicinal remedies. According to a survey conducted by the National Institutes of Health, herbs were used by over 38% of adults in the United States.
- The global herbs market is expected to reach more than $125 billion by the end of 2025.
External Links
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- Antioxidant capacity of 26 spice extracts and characterization of their phenolic constituents - PubMed
- Cinnamon: A Multifaceted Medicinal Plant - PMC
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- Ashwagandha | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Grape Seed | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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How To
How to use herbs safely?
Many people think that herbs should only be used under medical supervision because they believe that some herbs are poisonous. However, this is not true.
Many herbs have long histories of safe use. For example, garlic has been used for thousands of years to fight infections. It's also been shown to lower cholesterol levels and reduce high blood pressure.
However, if you're pregnant or nursing, avoid taking certain herbs. You should also avoid them if you suffer from allergies or sensitivities to herbs.
You can do several things to ensure you get the best results from your herbs and supplements. First, always read labels before consuming anything containing herbs or spices. Second, take the lowest dose recommended on the label. Third, don't use more than one supplement at any given time. Fourth, talk to your doctor about how to combine specific herbs and supplements. Finally, keep track of your consumption to know whether you need to adjust your dosage.
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