Info: Available as 50 or 100 ml Tinctures in Dropper Bottles or as a 30 ml Spray
Canadian Bitters is the best digestive tonic for individuals with flatulent dyspepsia (gas, bloating, burping, indigestion, and fullness associated with digestion). It is available both as a standard tincture, which you take with a little water before your meals, or in a new spray which you spritz directly into your mouth, which is more convenient for traveling or for dining out.
Info: Available as 50 or 100 ml Tinctures in Dropper Bottles or as a 30 ml Spray
Canadian Bitters is the best digestive tonic for individuals with flatulent dyspepsia (gas, bloating, burping, indigestion, and fullness associated with digestion). It is available both as a standard tincture, which you take with a little water before your meals, or in a new spray which you spritz directly into your mouth, which is more convenient for traveling or for dining out.
Product Notes:
Digestive Bitters Combo Tincture
The appropriate rule of thumb may not so much be, "You are what you eat" (as important as it is), but rather, "You are what you digest." Vibrant health is achieved by a variety of means; among the most important of these is good digestion. Certified Organically grown.
The use of herbal bitters has been an integral part of almost every cultural tradition in the world. Extensively taken in Europe – from which it is best known to us – herbal bitters enhance digestion and assimilation by stimulating the taste receptors on our tongue.
With many nationalities it is common practice to consume bitters before a meal, especially if it is apt to include heavy, fatty foods. Bitters can also be taken after the fact, if you find you’ve overeaten. The bitter taste of the herbs (hence the name of this tonic) is essential to their good effects. The bitterness increases the flow of bile, which supports both digestion and the body’s natural cleansing processes.
Herbal bitters are an extremely valuable aid in maintaining good health. They revitalize a whole range of digestive functions by also enhancing secretions of the liver, pancreas, stomach, and small intestine. As well, they provide rich enzyme catalysts, which improve nutrient absorption. In addition, the herbs in this bitters formula protect the liver from toxins.
Further indications include constipation, digestive distress, and sluggish peristalsis. Sluggish elimination is often the result of reduced secretions by the digestive organs and small intestine.
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Ingredients:
Per 1 ml of the standard tincture:
Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus, leaf) 0.18 ml (1:4, DHE 45 mg dry)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale, whole plant) 0.12 ml (1:1, DHE 120 mg Fresh)
Gentian (Gentiana lutea, root) 0.14 ml (1:4, DHE 35 mg dry)
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla, flower) 0.08 ml (1:4, DHE 20 mg dry)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa, rhizome) 0.08 ml (1:4, DHE 20 mg dry)
Burdock (Arctium lappa, root) 0.08 ml (1:4, DHE 20 mg dry)
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra, fruit hull) 0.06 ml (1:4, DHE 15 mg dry)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale, rhizome) 0.04 ml (1:5, DHE 8 mg dry).
Non-medicinal ingredients in standard tincture: Grain alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerine.
Non-medicinal ingredients in Maple-flavoured tincture: Maple syrup, Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom) seed, distilled water, alcohol.
Per 1 ml of the Maple Spray:
Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus, leaf) 0.22 ml (1:4, QCE 55 mg)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale, whole plant) 0.14 ml (1:1, QCE 140 mg fresh OR 1:3.5, QCE 40 mg dry)
Gentian (Gentiana lutea, root) 0.14 ml (1:4, QCE 35 mg)
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla, flower) 0.1 ml (1:4, QCE 25 mg)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa, rhizome) 0.1 ml (1:4, QCE 25 mg)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum, fruit) 0.1 ml (1:4, QCE 25 mg)
Burdock (Arctium lappa, root) 0.09 ml (1:1, QCE 90 mg)
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra, fruit hull) 0.07 ml (1:4, QCE 17.5 mg)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale, rhizome) 0.04 ml (1:1, QCE 40 mg).
Non-medicinal ingredients: Maple syrup, Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom) seed, distilled water, alcohol.
Both types are certified USDA Organic.
Suggested Usage:
Tincture: Adults - Take 1 to 1.5 ml (30 to 45 drops) 3 times daily, in a little water, on an empty stomach. Take 15 to 60 minutes before meals. Store at room temperature.
Spray: Adults - Take 6 to 12 sprays (1 to 2 ml) 3 times daily, directly in the mouth, 15 to 60 minutes before meals. Store at room temperature.
Warnings:
Tincture: Keep away from children. Do not take St. Francis Canadian Bitters if: you are pregnant; or if you have gallstones, a liver or gall bladder disorder, bowel or bile duct obstruction, acute stomach irritation, inflammation, and/or stomach or duodenal ulcers; or if you have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, kidney or liver disorder, diabetes or edema (swelling of hands, face and feet) or are taking products containing diuretics; or if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before using if you are breastfeeding, or if symptoms worsen or persist despite using it as directed. Some people may experience headaches. Hypersensitivity/allergy has been known to occur, in which case discontinue use. Stop use and seek medical attention immediately if you experience dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, abnormal heartbeat and/or difficulty breathing. Discontinue use if you develop symptoms of liver trouble.
Spray: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if you if you are pregnant, or have acute stomach irritation, inflammation, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver or gall bladder diseases, and/or intestinal obstruction, or if symptoms persist or worsen despite using as directed. Some people may experience headaches. Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs.
Health Canada Natural Product Numbers: 80037827 for the standard Tincture, and 80094588 for the Maple-Flavoured Spray.
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