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Bitters
Plant Medicine
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Plant Sciences
Professional
10/14/2015

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Term
Contraindications for using Bitters
Definition
Stomach Ulcer and Heartburn
Term
How much bitter do you need to stimulate digestion?
Definition
One Drop
Term
Name five uses of bitters
Definition
1. Fatty Food Headaches
2. Counters adrenaline stress
3. Re-assimilates digestion when jet-
lagged
4. Good for hangovers when taken before bed
5. Improves Muscle tone of Stomach and Small Intestine
Term
What is a Cholagogue?
Definition
INCREASES production of Bile
Term
Name 5 bitters
Definition
1. Andrographis
2. Oregon Grape Root
3. Dandelion
4. Wormwood
5. Gentian
Term
Name 5 Aromatic Bitters
Definition
1. Sagebrush
2. Rosemary
3. Mints
4. Chamomile (good for kids)
5. Catnip
Term
How do Aromatics work?
Definition
They irritate, irritation brings blood flow, blood flow improves function. BLOOD = LIFE
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