Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas… ’tis the season for indulging! With all the celebrating—and all that extra food—our digestion can sometimes use a little help. Fortunately, there’s a whole class of herbs that can come to the rescue: digestive bitters!
As their name suggests, bitters are bitter-tasting herbs traditionally used to support healthy digestion. They can stimulate the digestive process, encourage the production of digestive juices and enzymes, and support healthy motility and nutrient absorption. They help ease common digestive complaints such as bloating, gas, that overly-full feeling, and occasional abdominal discomfort. Some bitter herbs may even be helpful for those who experience occasional reflux or sluggish digestion.
In this fun, interactive workshop, you’ll discover how digestive bitters work, learn about some of the most useful bitter herbs, and—yes—taste them for yourself! You’ll leave with a small sample bottle of bitters tincture to take home and try, so you can put your new knowledge to work throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Instructor: Registered Clinical Herbalist Donna Koczaja, MS, RH(AHG)
Sunday, October 25 | 1:00–2:30 PM