{"product_id":"st-francis-gentian-tincture-50ml","title":"St. Francis Gentian Tincture, Classic Bitter Tonic to Stimulate Appetite and Aid Digestion, 50ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Gentian Tincture Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho St. Francis Gentian Tincture Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Gentian Tincture Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Herb Tincture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gentian (Gentiana lutea) alone, with no blend to dilute it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStated Extraction Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, so you know the strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e — The extraction base is organic, not industrial ethanol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid Absorbs Faster Than Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tinctures do not need to disintegrate before absorption can begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDropper Dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adjustable to the drop, which capsules cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Ontario Since 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e — St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid extracts in Canada for over thirty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50ml Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — A practical size for a single-herb tincture taken three times daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-st-francis-gentian-tincture-50ml\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is St. Francis Gentian Tincture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA single-herb liquid extract of gentian (Gentiana lutea, root) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre, in a 50 ml dropper bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How much do I take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 0.8-1.6 ml (24-48 drops) 3 times daily in a little water, 15-60 minutes before meals.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why a tincture rather than capsules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLiquid extracts absorb without needing to disintegrate first, and a dropper lets you adjust the dose to the drop.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it contain alcohol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. Certified organic alcohol is the extraction solvent — it is what pulls the compounds from the plant. Taken in a little water the amount per dose is very small, but it is worth knowing if you avoid alcohol.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does a bitter have to taste bitter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBitter receptors on the tongue trigger the digestive cascade. Masking the taste would defeat the mechanism, which is why bitters are taken undisguised in a little water.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why before a meal rather than after?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBitters work by preparing the digestive system before food arrives, which is why the timing is 15 to 60 minutes ahead of eating.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is dyspepsia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe medical term for indigestion — discomfort, fullness or burning in the upper abdomen after eating.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does Quantity Crude Equivalent mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eQuantity Crude Equivalent tells you how much raw herb each millilitre represents. A 1:4 tincture at 250 mg QCE means every millilitre carries the equivalent of 250 mg of dried herb. Stating the ratio is what separates a properly made tincture from one that simply lists an ingredient.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I take it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 0.8-1.6 ml (24-48 drops) 3 times daily in a little water, 15-60 minutes before meals.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eConsult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist and before use if you are breastfeeding. Some people may experience headaches.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light with the cap closed. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"St. Francis Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":47584055099563,"sku":"709831","price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/709831.png?v=1789572608","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/st-francis-gentian-tincture-50ml","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}