Traditional Digestive Bitters — Not For Use in Pregnancy
A more potent formula for general use
Yield: 1 Bottle
Equipment
- 1 Jar with a lid A pint Jar is a good size
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Materials
- 2 parts gentian root
- 1 part angelica root
- 1 part yellow dock root
- 1 part orange peel with the pith
- 1 part cardamom pods slightly crushed
- 1/2 part fennel seeds
- 1/4 part licorice root
- Maple syrup to taste - very optional
- 1 pint 80 proof vodka enough to cover herbs
Instructions
- Combine herbs in a clean jar
- Cover with 80-proof vodka
- Put lid on jar and place in a cool dark spot. I put it on my kitchen counter and cover with a towel
- Let steep 6 - 8 weeks shaking it every few days
- Strain the herbs out of the liquid. Squeeze them rally well to get all the goodness into the tincture. And add maple syrup to taste if using
- Take 10-15 drops before meals
Notes
How much is a "part"? a part is the basic unit you are using to measure. In this case it might be a TBS. In that case you would use 2 TBS of gentian and 1 TBS of angelica. If you want to make a smaller amount your "part" might be a tsp.
What if I don't have all those herbs? Then leave some out and increase the amount of what you do have. There are a lot of wonderful herbs in this recipe. Just remember to balance the ingredients. Be sure to have some bitter and some carminative herbs. Feel free to substitute and make what works for you.