Bitters Detox Tea

A blend of herbs and bitter roots for digestive system activation and detoxification.  Also rich in nutrients to strengthen the structural system (bones, connective tissues, tendons, etc.), and calm inflammation.

• Tones and nourishes the the fascia and tissues of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, pancreas and gall bladder
• Stimulate production of digestive enzymes, bile & HCL
• Balance sugar and curb cravings
• Soothe gas, heartburn, bloating, nausea
• Increase absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K and minerals
• Balance appetite
• Ease constipation and regulate bowel movements
• Rich in bio-available minerals to build healthy blood

Gentian, Burdock and Dandelion roots are famous for toning and clearing the liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen and stomach while building the blood with minerals.  Oatstraw is also rich in minerals and used through the ages to calm nerves, support kidney function and grow strong shiny hair, skin and nails.  Ginger, Clove, Anise, Cinnamon and Cardamom serve to soothe the digestive track, direct the nutrients throughout the body systems and add a warming, wonderful aroma.

Directions: Add 1oz tea and 1 pint of water to a non-aluminum pot, cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to LOW and simmer for 10 min. Cool and strain. Take in 3 equal doses throughout the day.  This tea is best taken very warm, in sips, just after a meal or on an empty stomach (wait 15 minutes before eating). Store your tea and strained roots, separately, for no more than 72 hours in an airtight container in the the refrigerator.  You can re-simmer the herbs at least 2 times, or until the brown color of the tea begins to fade.

Ingredients:  Gentian Root Gentiana lutea, Burdock Root Arctium lappa, Dandelion Root Taraxacum officinale, Fennel Seed Foeniculum vulgare, Marshmallow Root Althaea officinalis, Oatstraw  Avena sativa, Cinnamomum verum, Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum, Clove Syzygium aromaticum, Star Anise Illicium verum, Ginger Zingiber officinale

Research Resources:

• Therapeutic potential of targeting intestinal bitter taste receptors in diabetes associated with dyslipidemia
• Star anise (Illicium verum): Chemical compounds, antiviral properties, and clinical relevance
• Effects of Gentiana lutea Root on Vascular Diseases
• Aqueous extract of Arctium lappa L. root (burdock) enhances chondrogenesis in human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells
• Protective Effects of Taraxacum officinale L. (Dandelion) Root Extract in Experimental Acute on Chronic Liver Failure