I have a personal affinity for digestive bitters because my body craves them and my digestion behaves better when I take them.
-Magdalena Wszelaki, Founder of Wellena
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I have a personal affinity for digestive bitters because my body craves them and my digestion behaves better when I take them.
-Magdalena Wszelaki, Founder of Wellena
The digestive bitters you have tried might have been so intense (from the alcohol and the bitter herbs) that you might be reluctant to try them again. We felt the same way too, that's why we spent months, we spent months formulating our Before Digestive Bitters to create a well-rounded flavor. By including some glycerin, we were able to balance the bitter herbs with a subtle sweetness, making them a pleasure to indulge in before every meal.
Curious to learn more? Click here to read our article on how bitters can help your digestion, hormones and BMs
Our "Before" and "After" Bitters were developed to improve your digestion. If you have ever tried bitters before, you may be pleasantly surprised by the well-rounded taste, making these bitters a pleasure to indulge in before and after every meal.
The Before Meal Digestive Bitters warm up your digestion, preparing it for receiving food and extracting maximum nutrition from it. It contains bitter and warming herbs such as gentian, schisandra, angelica, ginger, rosemary, meadowsweet, and cloves. Creating heat in the digestion is essential and this is why patients of Traditional Chinese Medicine are always told not to drink iced drinks before or with a meal - you are shutting down your digestion down.
How our Before Bitters ingredients work
Gentian (Gentiana lutea)
Traditionally used for its “digestive fire.” Also traditionally used to fight inflammation, as a cholagogue (to support bile flow), liver decongestant, digestion stimulator, promoter of peristalsis, reliever of occasional constipation.
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
This Siberian, resilient berry is a mighty adaptogen that has been traditionally used to support the adrenal cortex, and improve occasional fatigue. Has also been traditionally used to help with sleep, support the liver, support bile flow. Is traditionally known to fight bacteria, as an antioxidant and expectorant (may support liver detoxification).
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Traditionally used for dyspepsia (heartburn), flatulence, overnight urination, relieving occasional symptoms of arthritis, occasional circulation problems, "runny nose," occasional nervousness, and anxiety, and occasional insomnia. Also traditionally known as a strong expectorant (loosens up mucus and expels it).
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Traditionally known to be a digestive stimulant, soother of the GI and nervous system, to fight occasional inflammation, aromatic, stomachic (salivary and gastric secretagogue effect), GI tonic, to act on the parasympathetic nervous system, analgesic, carminative (to relieve flatulence), cholagogue (to support bile flow).
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Traditionally known for its warming of the interior, stimulation of circulation, warming sensation of stomach-intestines, a supporter of digestion, reliever of occasional bloating, promoter of bile flow, reliever of occasional gastroenteritis and colitis. Also traditionally known as a bitter tonic and antioxidant, supporter of bile flow, stimulant, diuretic.
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
Traditionally known as a reliever of acid and occasional pain in the GI tract.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
Traditionally known to warm the stomach, aid digestion, stimulate circulation. Also traditionally known to support liver health.
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These bitters taste good and get the job done!
Hi Christine, we love this combination kit too! We're so happy to hear you like the taste. Thanks for your great review!
I used to be very bloated after meals, even after not over eating. Taking these bitters before and after meals has made a world of difference. I was hesitant of what the taste might be, but I was pleasantly surprised, very tolerable, not offensive. I will definitely be reordering when my current supply is gone.
Getting the taste right was one of our top priorities. So glad to hear you're noticing a positive difference. Thank you for sharing your review!
I have been working on digestion and gut health. I tried many different types of bitters. These bitters are truly the best. I have order several bottles now.
These bitters are by far the best tasting and effective out of all the other brands I’ve tried. Definitely worth every penny!
We love hearing your enjoyment using the Digestive Bitters, we love them too! Thanks for the review!
Over the years I have tried many different bitters, but non of them worked for my body (I would react shortly after taking any of the other bitters). This combo is fantastic, AND tastes great! I love the bottles, and use them for other purposes once they are empty. But the bottles are not a good match for these formulas, as they do not do a good job, and some of the product ends up being wasted (the formula appears to be to thin for the intended use of these bottles). I end up "wiping" the top of the dispenser with my clean fingers, so I don't end up wasting a lot, but I do end up with sticky fingers.....
Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this wonderful review and are so happy you are liking the bitters!
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2-4 squirts in your mouth BEFORE a meal, can be used before any or all daily meals.
Thank you for submitting a review!
Your input is very much appreciated. Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too!
These bitters taste good and get the job done!
Hi Christine, we love this combination kit too! We're so happy to hear you like the taste. Thanks for your great review!
I used to be very bloated after meals, even after not over eating. Taking these bitters before and after meals has made a world of difference. I was hesitant of what the taste might be, but I was pleasantly surprised, very tolerable, not offensive. I will definitely be reordering when my current supply is gone.
Getting the taste right was one of our top priorities. So glad to hear you're noticing a positive difference. Thank you for sharing your review!
I have been working on digestion and gut health. I tried many different types of bitters. These bitters are truly the best. I have order several bottles now.
These bitters are by far the best tasting and effective out of all the other brands I’ve tried. Definitely worth every penny!
We love hearing your enjoyment using the Digestive Bitters, we love them too! Thanks for the review!
Over the years I have tried many different bitters, but non of them worked for my body (I would react shortly after taking any of the other bitters). This combo is fantastic, AND tastes great! I love the bottles, and use them for other purposes once they are empty. But the bottles are not a good match for these formulas, as they do not do a good job, and some of the product ends up being wasted (the formula appears to be to thin for the intended use of these bottles). I end up "wiping" the top of the dispenser with my clean fingers, so I don't end up wasting a lot, but I do end up with sticky fingers.....
Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this wonderful review and are so happy you are liking the bitters!
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