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Green Earth :: Digestive
It often seems that every other person I talk to has some kind of digestive issue. Almost invariably you can treat any digestive problem from simple indigestion to irritable bowel syndrome to ulcers with an herbal bitter combination. The bitter herbs stimulate the taste buds, which leads to a reflex release of gastrin in the intestinal tract. Gastrin is a hormone that helps to “reorder” digestive function. It helps to restore enzyme production, regulate acid production, improve peristalsis (rhythmic movement of the intestines), reduce gassiness, and increase mucus production (mucus lines the stomach and the intestines to protect the gut lining from the acid and enzymes as well as soothe ulcers). If necessary, bitters also have an aperient, or mild laxative, action.
Herb Pharm Neutralizing Cordial: Rhubarb root, cinnamon bark, goldenseal root, peppermint essential oil, potassium carbonate (antacid) in alcohol (32-38%) and glycerin.
Herbalist & Alchemist Bitters Compound: Dandelion root, gentian root, artichoke leaf, orange peel, angelica root, peppermint herb in alcohol (53%) and water.
Dolce Digestivo: Licorice root, marshmallow root, chamomile flower, peppermint leaf, star anise seed, bitter fennel seed, lemon balm leaf, juniper bark, bitter orange flower, wild yam leaf, calendula flower, goldenrod grass, Echinacea root, meadowsweet plant in water (alcohol-free).
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