The term “digestive bitters” refers to a group of herbs that are bitter/ bittersweet to taste and help in digestion.

The bitter flavor has been an evolutionary characteristic of plants developed for protection against insect, animal, and human consumption. Early humans initially consumed bitter roots and leaves as food and over many years discovered the other health benefits of bitters, and consumed them as tinctures as digestive aids, health tonics, and overall wellness extracts.

Used prolifically in ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, the first bitters blend in the Western world was formulated 2000 years ago in Greece. This ancient remedy is still popular and is used by many who believe that food is medicine.