A bitter-tasting substance or formula used to increase a deficient appetite, improve the acidity of stomach secretions and protein digestion, and slightly speed up the orderly emptying of the stomach. A good bitter tonic should possess little, if any, drug effect, only acting on oral and stomach functions and secretions. Dry mouth, bad gums, teeth problems with bad breath in the morning, and weak digestion, often with constipation, are the main deficiency symptoms. A bitter tonic has little effect in normal digestion.
An herb or substance, or combined formula, that acts on the gastric mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach increasing their tone and activity and thereby improving the appetite and promoting digestion. (Syn: Bitter)
Has a bitter taste that stimulates the flow of gastric juices
Herbs that taste bitter act as stimulating tonics for the digestive system through a reflex action via the taste buds.
Bitter tasting properties which stimulates the flow of saliva and gastric fluids.
A solution of bitter, sometimes aromatic, plant products used as a mild tonic. These herbs reduce toxins in the blood and may also help in weight reduction. Herbalists prescribe bitters to destroy infection, reduce fevers and they are also useful for very thirsty patients. They can help to reduce sweating, inflammation, and infection. Examples are aloe, barberry, chirayata, gentian, and goldenseal.
a substance with an acrid, astringent or disagreeable taste that stimulates flow of saliva and gastric juices.
Affects digestive system and nutrition due to its ability to stimulate the flow of saliva and gastric juice in order to increase the appetite and to aid the digestive system.
A substance that stimulates digestive functions, first in the mouth and later in the stomach and liver.
Bitter-tasting properties which stimulate the flow of saliva and gastric juice. Used to increase the appetite and aid in the process of digestion.