What is the Best Way to Take Liquid Extracts?
The best way to take liquid extracts is in 2 to 4 ounces of water. Room temperature water is best for absorption. There are five tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and astringent. Each herb, properly extracted, will retain its unique flavor. Brain chemistry actually recognizes distinct flavors resulting in a cascade of responses to the herbal formula based on the taste. Diluting the liquid extract in water, rather than juice, retains its original flavor, thereby accentuating the body’s response. A prime example of this is with our Rocky Mountain Herbal Bitters. Salivation occurs immediately upon taking our Bitters. This is the start of the digestive process, signaling to the digestive system that food and nutrients are being ingested. Diluting our Rocky Mountain Herbal Bitters in juice would mask the bitter but tasty flavor. Replacing the bitter taste with a sweet flavor will lessen the overall digestive strengthening properties. However, for people with sensitive systems, you can dilu
