Herb Pharm Better Bitters Classic Bitter taste receptors in the mouth do something most people don't think about: when activated, they trigger a cascade of digestive activity — stomach acid production, digestive enzyme release, and bile secretion — before food even reaches the stomach. This cephalic phase of digestion is something most modern diets have largely eliminated, since bitter flavors have been systematically bred out of our food supply. Digestive bitters are how traditional herbal medicine addressed this, and the practice holds up well. Better Bitters Classic is built around: Gentian root, one of the most potent bitter herbs in the European herbal tradition Artichoke supports bile production and liver function Ginger aids motility Anise helps ease bloating and gas. + burdock root and orange peel The liquid format is essential here — the bitter taste on the tongue is the mechanism, so a capsule would miss the point entirely. Herb Pharm grows their herbs on Regenerative Organic Certified farms in southern Oregon and extracts in small batches using organic cane alcohol and vegetable glycerin to preserve the full herbal chemistry. Spray four times onto the tongue 10 to 15 minutes before meals and hold briefly before swallowing. 1 fl oz | Certified organic | Non-GMO | Gluten-free | Vegan These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.