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A bitter tastes bitter in flavor. Classic bitters are dark chocolate, coffee, dandelion, gentian and greens. Many traditional cultures encourage the inclusion of all 5 flavours in the diet, upon the belief that each flavor has a particular effect on the body. As human beings we have evolved eating food growing in the wild that has a bitter component, such as bitter greens and barks. Our palate has evolved to become acquainted with sweet and salty food and bitterness has become unfamiliar.

Herbal Tonics are a form of preventative medicine. Tonics are a class of herbs that strengthen the body by supporting its natural defences and promoting stamina. Nourishing and health building, Herbal Tonics build wellness over time and promote your most vibrant state of being. Based on the idea of building health and not just curing illness and disease, Herbal Tonics support overall well-being and vitality, while encouraging healthy aging. According to Medicinal Herbalists, the bitter taste of Tonics stimulate enzyme production by the liver. Enzymes assist us with absorbing food and offer us more nutrients to help us fight infection.