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Many spices are excellent digestive aids. For this reason, they are often found in aperitifs and digestive bitters. You can use the extracts straight from the bottle or add some to your favorite wine or tea.

   

Cayenne Extract, 1 oz.
Capsicum minimum

Bird peppers are very hot chilis that are, as the color suggests, high in vitamin A. Cayenne is good for the eyes and circulation. It relieves congestion and promotes metabolism. In Hawaii, it is used to treat ulcers and many people use it for dyspepsia. It is very stimulating so attention should be put on potentially dramatic changes in peristalsis.

Alcohol: 60%

Contains: extract of Capsicum minimum fruit 1:3 in organic grain alcohol and distilled water.

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Fenugreek Extract, 2 oz.
Trigonella foenum-graecum

Fenugreek is used in Ayurvedic medicine to lower blood sugar and reduce cholesterol. It works by delaying absorption of glucose because of balanced chemical structure. In Western herbal medicine, it has been used to promote breast development, lactation, and libido; reduce PMS and menopausal symptoms; regulate blood sugar; and aid thinking. It is high in antioxidants and is used to retard aging. It is nutritive and used for convalescing patients as well as those suffering from anorexia.

Alcohol: 34-36%

Contains: extract of organically grown Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.

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Galangal Extract, 2 oz.
Alpinia officinarum

Galangal is both a culinary and medicinal herb, related to ginger but with a distinct taste. It was the favorite herb of Hildegard of Bingen and her Abbey still owns plantations in Thailand for growing this fine herb. It is warming and is a fine digestive aid. It can also be considered by people suffering from candidiasis.

Alcohol: 24-26%

Contains: extract of Alpinia officinarum rhizome in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.

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Ginger Extract, 2 oz.
Zingiber officinalis

Ginger is a wonderful culinary as well as medicinal herb. It is probably the number one choice for nausea, motion sickness, and indigestion, but it also aids metabolism of cholesterol and thus lowers the risk of complications such as high blood pressure and arterial congestion.

Alcohol: 59-61%

Contains: extract of organically grown Hawaiian Zingiber officinalis rhizome in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.

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Organic Turmeric Extract, 2 oz.

Turmeric Extract, 2 oz.
Curcuma longa

Turmeric is what gives curry powder the yellow color. It has been a favorite culinary spice in Africa and Asia for millenia, but it also has medicinal value, particularly in helping to metabolize fat, including fatty deposits in tissues. It is entirely safe in enormous doses; effects are gradual and cumulative.

Alcohol: 44-46%

Contains: extract of organically grown Hawaiian Curcuma longa root in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.

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Poulsbo, Washington

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