Oregon Grape Tincture

Ingredients: wildcrafted mahonia aquifolium extracted in organic cane vodka, and LOVE!

Our modern palate oscillates between the addictive flavors of salty and sweet, but we have lost an essential ingredient to optimal health: bitter plants. They are so rare in our diet that many people cannot name anything with bitterness except coffee. The bitterness of Oregon grape is valuable in itself. As bitter compounds touch your taste buds on your tongue they send messages to your brain – causing an increase in many digestive secretions including saliva, hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and hormones that stimulate the gall bladder and pancreas. This, of course, leads to better and more efficient digestion down the digestive tract. Try Oregon grape tea or tincture before meals as a bitter tonic to aid digestion and nutrient/fat absorption. Because it stimulates digestive juices, it also acts as a laxative.

Many tribes in the Pacific Northwest have used it as a blood tonic, an antimicrobial, a laxative, and to ease stomach irritability. Oregon grape has similar properties to the endangered and overused goldenseal plant. Can be used both externally and internally to fight bacterial infections. For wounds, you can saturate a dry sterile bandage or cloth then secure it on the wound.

I have heard several herbalists report that they used Oregon grape successfully for intestinal infections. It is specific against salmonella.

Oregon grape is a quintessential bitter plant that has the capacity to cleanse, clarify, and enliven body and spirit.

TO USE: Take 20-30 drops in 1 ounce water 2-3x a day until improved, or before meals for aiding digestion.

*Bitter herbs can cause an increase in stomach acids which may worsen or exacerbate conditions such as GERD or acid reflux. Oregon grape can also speed up the metabolism of certain medications in the liver so check with your healthcare provider if you are on any prescriptions.

2oz glass bottle

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*Disclaimer: The offerings herein created by Love, Earth Apothecary have not been evaluated by the corrupt organization known as the FDA. Legally, I am required to tell you that “my products are not promised to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any medicine, it is always advisable to consult with a healthcare provider.” Please read every ingredient & label thoroughly to know what you are purchasing as to avoid a reaction. I encourage you to research any plant ally before working with it. Pour YOUR prayers and intentions into each product before using it in your regimes. Many blessings.