Maple Organic Bitters by Urban Moonshine (8.4oz Liquid)

Urban Moonshine Maple Bitters add a hint of sweetness to an old world favorite. Handcrafted with select herbs and roots from Vermont for bold, bitter flavor with a touch of rich maple syrup. Designed to stimulate digestion, they're perfect for use before meals or for crafting your favorite cocktail. May be used to quiet occasional heartburn or nausea. USDA-certified organic, gluten-free and non-GMO. 8.4 fl oz (250mL) in amber glass apothecary bottle.

Urban Moonshine Maple Bitters, 8.4 fl oz "Our taste for bitter is the most sensitive of all, responding to over one hundred different kinds of molecules. Receptors for bitterness are present throughout the mouth, gut liver, lung tissue, even the brain." - Guido Masé, clinical herbalist Urban Moonshine Maple Bitters add a touch of sweetness to an old world classic - boldly bitter with a hint of real Vermont maple syrup. This aromatic bitters formula primes digestion with USDA-certified organic herbs and roots from Vermont, including dandelion, orange peel and fennel seed. Suitable for occasional heartburn or nausea. USDA-certified organic, gluten-free and non-GMO. Ingredients (Maple Bitters): Organic alcohol, pure water, organic dandelion root and leaf, organic burdock root, organic orange peel, organic fennel seed, organic maple syrup, organic yellow dock root, organic angelica root, organic ginger root, organic gentian root, organic gum arabic, organic essential oils. Bitters Promote: A decrease in sugar cravings Relief from gas and bloating Relief from occasional heartburn Digestive enzyme, bile and HCL production Relief from upset stomach/nausea Healthy blood sugar levels Balanced appetite Liver function and healthy skin What Are Bitters? The definition of a bitter is something that tastes bitter in flavor: dandelion, gentian, coffee, dark chocolate and greens are classic bitters. Many traditional cultures around the world believe that it is important to have all 5 flavors within the diet and that each flavor has a specific effect on the body. The flavor of bitter is very much associated with the digestive system. As human beings we evolved eating tons and tons of bitters-bitter greens, bitter roots, bitter barks. The majority of food growing in the wild has an element of bitterness to it. Even the ripest wild blackberry is not purely sweet; it also has a little sour, a little bitter to its flavor profile. Digestive Benefits Of Bitters In modern times the consumption of sugar, processed foods and salt are at an all-time high, yet our bodies were built for bitter flavors! Bitter engages and excites the digestive system and challenges the body, alerting it through taste that a complex food is being ingested. Bitters are like the gym for the digestive system; they help to keep it toned. All the digestive organs get “turned on” and start to secrete digestive juices in preparation for the incoming food. How To Use To stimulate healthy digestion, enjoy approximately ¼ teaspoon (1.2 mL) of bitters before or after meals--or to curb a sugar craving-- up to 6 times daily if needed! Start small in your dose: everyone's body is different, and many people find that a very small dose can be quite sufficient. If the bitter taste is especially rare in your diet, your digestion will fire up with just a very small amount of the bitters. If using the 2 oz dropper bottle, we recommend starting with 1 dropper full directly on the tongue. 1 dropper is equal to ¼ teaspoon. There are approximately 49 servings in a 2 oz (59.1mL) dropper bottle. If using the 8.4 oz apothecary bottle, we recommend using it to refill one of the smaller sizes, or measuring ¼ teaspoon (approx. 2 dashes) for use directly on the tongue. There are about 200 servings in an 8.4 oz (250mL) bottle. To create a Bitters aperitif, add ¼ tsp. bitters to ½ tsp. sparkling water. This is great for folks who find the taste too strong and want to dilute a little