{"product_id":"st-francis-sweet-annie","title":"St. Francis Sweet Annie, Artemisia annua Bitter Tonic to Enhance Digestion, 50ml-100ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Sweet Annie Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in Herbal Medicine as a bitter tonic and to enhance digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Annie is Artemisia annua, and it has an unusual place in the history of medicine: it is the plant artemisinin was isolated from, a discovery that won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. That has nothing to do with how the tincture is licensed here — this is a digestive bitter — but it tells you something about the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a bitter it belongs to the same family as wormwood, and it carries that family's characteristic sharp bitterness. Bitter receptors trigger digestive secretions before food arrives, which is why bitters are taken ahead of a meal rather than after one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Francis makes theirs from certified organic and wildcrafted Sweet Annie tops at 1:3, QCE 333 mg per millilitre — a stronger extraction than most of their single-herb tinctures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Francis Herb Farm has been making herbal preparations in Ontario since 1988, using certified organic alcohol and distilled water, and stating extraction ratios so you know the strength of what you are taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho St. Francis Sweet Annie Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits anyone using bitters for digestion who wants something beyond gentian, and people drawn to the Artemisia family specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Do not use if pregnant.** Consult a practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding, and if symptoms worsen or persist. Artemisia species are generally contraindicated in pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Sweet Annie Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic and Wildcrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e — Artemisia annua tops, organically grown and wild-harvested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e333mg QCE Per Millilitre\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 1:3 extraction, stronger than most single-herb tinctures in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitter Tonic for Digestion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Used in Herbal Medicine to enhance digestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a Notable Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Artemisia annua is the source of artemisinin, subject of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated to Wormwood\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shares the Artemisia family's characteristic sharp bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 ml and 100 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Ontario Since 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e — Certified organic alcohol and distilled water base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-st-francis-sweet-annie\"\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 Sweet Annie?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eUsed in Herbal Medicine as a bitter tonic and to enhance digestion.\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: 1.7 ml (50 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What sizes are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAvailable in 50ml, 100ml.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it made in Canada?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. St. Francis Herb Farm has been making herbal preparations in Ontario since 1988.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Sweet Annie?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eArtemisia annua, a member of the wormwood family used in Herbal Medicine as a bitter tonic for digestion.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is artemisinin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA compound isolated from Artemisia annua, the discovery of which won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. It is not what this tincture is licensed for.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why is it stronger than the other tinctures?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt is extracted at 1:3 rather than the usual 1:4, giving 333 mg QCE per millilitre against the more common 250 mg.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 1.7 ml (50 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.\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;\"\u003eDo not use if pregnant. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.\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":47584056017067,"sku":"709889","price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":47584056049835,"sku":"709888","price":33.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/709889.png?v=1789571994","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/st-francis-sweet-annie","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}