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Underberg Digestive Bitters: When To Use
A Natural Remedy for Healthy Digestion Digestive bitters are, in essence, concentrated blends of bitter tasting herbs and plants extracted in alcohol. They support our digestive functions by stimulating the bitter receptors on our tongue, stomach, gallbladder and pancreas. These receptors induce the synthesis of digestive enzymes, balance the stomach acid levels and promote healthy digestion. Digestive bitters have been an apothecary staple since the 1700s, commonly used to aid digestion for decades in various cultures. From ancient Egypt to early Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, bitters were used as a digestive aid. Bitter to Tongue, Sweet to Stomach Bitters...