Bitters, again--anyone make their own?
I am wondering about various recipes. I have one that includes orange peel, (that sounds good) but also has sugar, which I don't want. Another uses raisins (I guess for the palatable part) and then there is the old Paracelsus recipe, later called Swedish Bitters...Anyway, I want to make some
What are some good ingredients? Can anyone add to/amend these?
(I would not not necessarily use all of these)
cardamom seeds
coriander seeds
dried orange peel
dried lemon peel?
quassia
osho root
barberry
dandelion root
gentian
myrrh
saffron
(i'm not into the senna)
turkey rhubarb?
Would milk thistle seed be good? I love the taste.
I guess I am leaning toward the concept of these bitters combining some of the good effects of Essiac. The more I think about it, the more I feel like this is what I've been missing. Am hoping to forego having to take digestive enzymes, but clearly, I lack digestive power.
Is the best way just a few drops on the back of the tongue, or can one drink a very small glass of water and say 20 drops (as some recommend) before eating?
Is there any value in "angostura bitters?
Another flavour I love, esp. in summer.