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St. Francis Gentian Tincture, Classic Bitter Tonic to Stimulate Appetite and Aid Digestion, 50ml
St. Francis Gentian Tincture, Classic Bitter Tonic to Stimulate Appetite and Aid Digestion, 50ml
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St. Francis Gentian Tincture is a single-herb liquid extract of gentian (Gentiana lutea, root) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre.
St. Francis Gentian Tincture, Classic Bitter Tonic to Stimulate Appetite and Aid Digestion, 50ml
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St. Francis Gentian Tincture Details
Gentian is the reference bitter. It is one of the most intensely bitter substances in the herbal pharmacopoeia, and that bitterness is not incidental — it is the mechanism.
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances and dyspepsia, and as a digestive tonic and bitter to help stimulate appetite and aid digestion. Bitter receptors on the tongue trigger a cascade of digestive secretions before food arrives, which is why bitters are taken 15 to 60 minutes before a meal rather than after one.
Made from gentian (Gentiana lutea, root) at 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, in a base of distilled water and certified organic alcohol. 50 ml with a dropper.
St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid herbal extracts in Ontario since 1988. Their tinctures use certified organic alcohol and distilled water, and are made to a stated extraction ratio so you know the strength of what you are taking.
Who St. Francis Gentian Tincture Is For
This suits anyone with sluggish digestion, poor appetite, or that heavy feeling after eating. It is also the traditional answer for people who have lost their appetite through illness or age.
Consult a practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist, and before use if you are breastfeeding. Some people experience headaches. If you have gastric ulcers or reflux, bitters can aggravate them — check first.
St. Francis Gentian Tincture Features and Benefits
- Single-Herb Tincture — Gentian (Gentiana lutea) alone, with no blend to dilute it.
- Stated Extraction Ratio — 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, so you know the strength.
- Certified Organic Alcohol — The extraction base is organic, not industrial ethanol.
- Liquid Absorbs Faster Than Capsules — Tinctures do not need to disintegrate before absorption can begin.
- Dropper Dosing — Adjustable to the drop, which capsules cannot match.
- Made in Ontario Since 1988 — St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid extracts in Canada for over thirty years.
- 50ml Bottle — A practical size for a single-herb tincture taken three times daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Benefits of Ingredients
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Gentian is the reference bitter. It is one of the most intensely bitter substances in the herbal pharmacopoeia, and that bitterness is not incidental — it is the mechanism.
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