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Herbal Tonics + Digestive Drops 100ml Dropper Bottle.
Ingredients:
Ginger, Gentian, Fennel, Chamomile, St Marys Thistle, Wormwood., Bitter Candy Tuft.
Directions:
Suggested use: 20-30 drops 15 min prior to meals. (may also be used after meals to aid digestion and ease discomfort).
Cautions:
Not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding, unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider.
German chamomile may cause an allergic reaction in individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies.
Please discuss this product with your healthcare practitioner if you have any health conditions or are taking any medications.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the TGA. This product does not intend to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease.
Ginger: Warming, stimulating, and deeply comforting, Ginger has been used for thousands of years across many healing traditions - from Ayurveda to Traditional Chinese Medicine to Western herbalism. I value Ginger as a digestive catalyst, kindling the digestive fire (what Ayurveda calls "Agni") and promoting healthy appetite and gut motility. Traditionally used to ease nausea, bloating, and digestive discomfort, Ginger's warming nature also supports circulation and helps reduce inflammation throughout the digestive tract. It's the spark that gets digestion moving.
Gentian: One of the most bitter herbs in the herbal pharmacy, Gentian is a treasure from European herbalism, used since ancient Roman times. The bitterness of Gentian stimulates digestive secretions - saliva, stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes - essentially preparing the entire digestive system for optimal breakdown and absorption of nutrients. I think of Gentian as the conductor of the digestive orchestra, signaling all the players to get ready. Traditionally indicated for sluggish digestion, poor appetite, and that heavy feeling after meals.
Fennel: Sweet, aromatic, and deeply soothing, Fennel has been cherished in Mediterranean and Ayurvedic medicine for millennia as a carminative herb - one that eases gas, bloating, and digestive cramping. What I love about Fennel is its gentle yet effective nature, making it suitable even for children and sensitive digestive systems. Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle of the digestive tract, allowing trapped gas to release and easing that uncomfortable distended feeling. It's traditionally used to support healthy digestion and ease colic.
Chamomile: Gentle, calming, and nurturing, Chamomile is one of the most beloved herbs across cultures, used for thousands of years in European and Egyptian medicine. While many know Chamomile for its soothing effect on the nervous system, it's equally powerful for the digestive tract. I value Chamomile for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties - it calms digestive cramping, soothes inflamed gut tissue, and brings a sense of ease to the entire digestive process. Traditionally used for nervous digestion, IBS, and stress-related digestive upset.
St Mary's Thistle: Revered since ancient times as the supreme liver protector and regenerator, St Mary's Thistle (Milk Thistle) has been used for over 2,000 years to support liver function and bile production. The liver and gallbladder play crucial roles in digestion, particularly in breaking down fats through bile secretion. I think of St Mary's Thistle as the liver's loyal guardian, supporting detoxification pathways and ensuring healthy bile flow for optimal fat digestion. Traditionally indicated for sluggish liver function, poor fat digestion, and feeling heavy after fatty meals.
Wormwood: Intensely bitter and powerfully effective, Wormwood has been used in European herbalism for centuries as a digestive stimulant and traditional vermifuge (anti-parasitic). The pronounced bitterness of Wormwood stimulates digestive secretions and supports liver and gallbladder function. I value Wormwood for its ability to rekindle appetite and digestive strength, particularly when the digestive fire feels completely extinguished. Traditionally used for loss of appetite, sluggish digestion, and supporting healthy gut ecology.
Bitter Candytuft: A member of the mustard family, Bitter Candytuft is a European herb traditionally used for its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties in the digestive system. I appreciate Bitter Candytuft for its gentle yet effective action on the upper digestive tract, helping to ease cramping, reduce bloating, and support healthy stomach function. It's particularly valued in modern herbalism for functional digestive complaints and helping restore normal digestive rhythm.
The Synergy: This formula embodies the ancient wisdom of bitters - herbs that awaken and strengthen digestion through their intensely bitter taste. Together, these herbs stimulate digestive secretions (Gentian, Wormwood), kindle the digestive fire (Ginger), support liver and bile function (St Mary's Thistle, Wormwood), ease cramping and spasm (Fennel, Chamomile, Bitter Candytuft), and soothe inflammation (Chamomile, St Mary's Thistle). The result is comprehensive digestive support - from the first taste on your tongue to complete nutrient absorption. This is herbalism at its most practical and time-honored, supporting the foundation of health: strong, vibrant digestion.
