Digestive
Bitters
Kelli
Armes, Herbalist (Maw-Maw Kelli)
Supplies:
Clean/Dry:
Dandelion Roots, Leaf and Flower (I do not use stems) *
Ginger Root
Yellow Dock Root (Rumex Crispus)
Peel of 1 Lemon
Pinch of Cloves
Small cinnamon stick (optional)
Brandy
Honey
32 ounce mason jar, with lid and label
Directions:
Gather several nice size dandelion plants (roots and
all). Wash and remove stems. I use all the roots and a handful of leaves
and all the flowers. I use about 3 parts
root in this remedy (good sized roots)
About ¼ or ½ of a Ginger root. ¼ to ½
of Yellow Dock Root (this is optional if you don’t have it, but I like
it personally). I had a large root so that may vary depending the size.
I peel 1 lemon
One pinch (heavy pinch) of clove.
I added a small cinnamon stick to mine, but this is your
choice as well.
Please note I do not measure, I make most of herbal remedies
like I cook, until it seems right (unless of course I am using a strong herbs
or roots that require it-then I DO measure and am very careful-use common sense
please and never use a herb you are not familiar with or is out of your
expertise without seeking help from another herbalist)
Everything should be dry, but not dried out (in other words
not wet)
I grate the roots and chop the leaves and flower and add to
a mason jar (about ¾ full of material).
Fill the jar to cover all the material with brandy. I then add a bit of honey, but you could fill
the jar full of brandy if you like. I
like honey in mine. J
I let steep for about 4-6 weeks, (until the taste is where I
like it)
Strain off the material and label your jar. Shake well and take a little before meals. (I just take a sip, again I do not a
measure-probably about 1 teaspoon).
Note:
I use these herbs for me.
I also forage for most of what I use, so that is why I chose these
(except for Ginger which I do buy). There are many ways to make bitters; this
is just the way I like to do it. Explore
and find your own way or recipe you like!!!
*Please know your plants before harvesting and always follow
ethical wild-crafting!
Hope this helps and Green Blessings!!
