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All these things "bitters" do . . . and it's no wonder when you read old cookbooks and homemaking books, they often talk about "taking your bitters." Thanks for this information. 🧡

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Absolutely. And most of us don't know about bitters or have forgotten how important they are! Thanks for the comment!

Thank you for this great video and posting the recipe. I am making up a batch today as a tincture and tea. Perfect to help support digestion, especially around the holidays!

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Definitely! Especially if you're eating a fatty meal!

I loved This!!!! Bitter are so underrated. God bless!!!

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

They are VERY underrated---And so vital to our health!

Thank you, Heidi! I love those ingredients and I will certainly be making this recipe you shared.😊

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome, and let me know how you like it!

This actually sounds really tasty. I will be making this tomorrow! Thank you Heidi ❤

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Let me know how you like it!🥰

This video is so timely! Thank you Heidi.

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for being here and for the comment!

❤ Thank you

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Thank you :)

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

You're so very welcome! Thank you for being here, and thank you for the comment!

Looks great ❤ will be trying this one soon 😎

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Let me know how you like it, Jean!!

Thank you. Cant wait to try it. Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Happy holidays! Thanks for the comment and being here!

Thx Heidi. I'll be trying this❤

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Let me know how you like it!

Excellent

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for enjoying the Bitters talk!

Ty❤❤❤ Bless you and your sharing of knowledge.

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, and thank you for the comment and for being here!

I can't wait to try the tea and tincture. Thank you ❤

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! I hope you love it!❤️

Sounds good I just saw you today for the first time. I defiantly going to try this. Thanks for the video.

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Be sure to subscribe to the channel for lots of herbal goodness!

I've been ordering bitter tincture, now I'll make my own. Thank you

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

You'll sure save a lot of money this way, and it's likely the product will be better, too!

I bought food grade glycerin from Azure Standard.

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for that great tip!

Thank you so much Heidi! I want to make this for my husband who suffers from GERD. Do you have a link perhaps for the ingredients or do you have a brand you recommend? Thank you!

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Hi, Bonnie! You can find out which companies I purchase from here: healingharvesthomestead.com/valuable-resources

Thank you for the wonderful information. I was wondering if you happen to know the benefits and / or uses of Christmas or Thanksgiving cactus? I am struggling trying to find good information about the plant. If I can use it for more than just to help purity the air, that would be fantastic.

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

No, I think they're just a beautiful ornamental. At least I've never seen it listed as a medicinal.

This sounds so wonderful to use. Will other citrus have the same benefits as orange peel?

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

The peels will! They are all bitters. So lemon peel, tangerine peel, etc. It's the pith that's the powerhouse, and then you get the lingering flavors of the volatile oils (essential oils) that come from the outer part of the peel.

@anngiaquintoscott3248

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Heidi. Lemon and grapefruit are the only citrus that I like. 😊

Good morning from Ontario Canada Do you have any herbal remedies for ulcers Love your videos ❤❤

@HeidiVillegas

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much! The remedy would depend on where it is and what's causing it, but without knowing more, I can suggest looking into a combination of calendula, marshmallow leaf or root, yarrow, and Oregon grape root very strong tea. Take twice a day--a half cup or so. Calendula is a vulnerary and heals tissue; marshmallow is extremely soothing, yarrow is toning/tightening and overall healing to tissue; and Oregon grape root contains a very high amount of berberine, which has been shown to be helpful with ulcers. I hope it feels better soon! **Remember I am not a doctor, and this isn't medical advice...just info about the herbs. The FDA doesn't like herbalists making out to be docs. ☺

@snowflake1023

6 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas I have a peptic ulcer acording to the doctors years ago i stopped filling the perscriptions years ago. so far I've been taking slippery Elm tincture seems to help a little but I still have the bloating uncomfortable feeling . Thank you for all your help 💖💖

@snowflake1023

6 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much for your advice it has helped me a lot, you are amazing 💖💖

Hi Heidi! There was a video you posted not too long ago about a star anise tincture... I tried looking for it again but I can't find it. I was wondering what the name of that video was and what would be the benefit of making a tincture rather than just putting it in a tea? Thanks! ❤

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Hi! I think that was someone else, but honestly, adding anise to tea is a GREAT idea and much easier on the body, too. Excellent for digestion. Anise makes a nice extract in alcohol for cooking, etc. It has mild medicinal properties....it's not super powerful for things like cold and flu as much as other herbs like oregano and thyme are, though. I really love it as a synergist in blends for teas and tinctures.

@non-gmo

7 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas oh wow sorry I was so sure it was one of your videos. .. ok :) thank you

I started on my hawthorn tinture but is it not suppose to taste a bit sweet? Im thinking i need to use the glycerin method

@HeidiVillegas

6 ай бұрын

You can add some glycerin, or even honey, if you don't like the taste.

Hi, can you tell me where is a good place to get herbs since I don’t grow them? Also, can I use any oranges for the orange peels? Should they be dried or fresh?

@HeidiVillegas

5 ай бұрын

I like to check small herb farmers first--- then next up are larger family owned farms like Foster Farms Botanicals and Oshala. Next up are the large bulk suppliers like Starwest Botanicals and Mountain Rose. ***PLEASE, if using orange peels, do be sure they're organic.

Do you recommend a good place to buy herbs?

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

Here's a page that will help: healingharvesthomestead.com/valuable-resources

I’m Chinese and I had a lot of bitter herbs since I was young. I can eat bitter herbs raw. Bitter herbs are thought “good for you. “

@HeidiVillegas

6 ай бұрын

They really are! I can tell a difference when I do and don't take them.

I was looking on how to make tinctures but I’m concerned about the alcohol. Wouldn’t that be harmful to the liver?

@HeidiVillegas

Ай бұрын

Not as harmful as over-the-counter meds are! To be honest, you're only taking about a half a teaspoon or less for a typical adult dose. So you can see the negatives are negligible and the benefits far outweigh this one negative. Some people can't or don't like to take alcohol, and this is understandable. In that case glycerin and vinegar solvents can work too--you just may need to take more. :-)

Hey I would like to have you book

@HeidiVillegas

9 күн бұрын

Hi, Deborah! Which one? I've written nearly a hundred books at this point. Most of these are the textbooks for the courses I've created for students.

Bitter is very important but should not be taken every day, remember to balance everything.

@HeidiVillegas

7 ай бұрын

I take bitters daily, and have heard this recommended by many others. I do agree that you should take breaks from taking the same herbs for long periods because your body may habituate. But there are SO many bitter herbs and foods that changing things up isn't a problem.

@contrarian717

Ай бұрын

​@HeidiVillegas I also take it daily. For digestion I have to. Yes thanks, will mix it up more in future (swedish bitters with other bitters)

@HeidiVillegas

6 ай бұрын

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