Frontier Co-op Gentian Root Cut & Sifted 100g | Digestive Bitters Herb | Trial Size | Kosher

Frontier Co-op Gentian Root Cut & Sifted delivers pure Gentiana lutea root — one of the most intensely bitter herbs in the botanical world, used for over 2,000 years as the cornerstone of digestive bitters, aperitifs, and herbal teas to stimulate digestive function and support healthy appetite. Kosher, non-irradiated. 100g (~59 servings), repackaged by SuperfoodsNZ.

Why

Gentian (Gentiana lutea) is widely regarded as one of the most bitter plants known — its roots contain amarogentin and gentiopicrin, secoiridoid glycosides that are among the bitterest naturally occurring compounds on earth. This extreme bitterness is precisely what makes gentian so therapeutically valuable as a digestive herb. When bitter compounds contact the taste receptors on the tongue and in the digestive tract, they trigger a cascade of digestive responses: stimulating the release of saliva, gastric acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes; supporting healthy appetite as a traditional pre-meal aperitif herb; promoting bile flow for healthy fat digestion and liver/gallbladder function; and supporting gastric motility to help reduce bloating and sluggish digestion. Gentian root takes 7 to 10 growing seasons to mature and has been used for more than 2,000 years in European herbal medicine — the defining bitter ingredient in traditional digestive bitters formulas, vermouth, and aperitif liqueurs. The 100g size is ideal for trying before committing to the 453g economy bag. Frontier Co-op has been a member-owned source of quality herbs and botanicals since 1976.

Key Benefits

• Stimulates digestive enzyme secretion — triggers saliva, gastric acid, bile, and pancreatic enzyme release
• Supports healthy appetite — traditional pre-meal aperitif bitter herb
• Promotes bile flow — supports fat digestion and liver/gallbladder function
• Supports gastric motility — helps reduce bloating and sluggish digestion
• 2,000+ year history — cornerstone of European digestive bitters tradition
• Kosher & non-irradiated — clean, certified quality
• 100g trial size — ~59 servings, ideal before committing to the 453g economy size

Formula Highlights

• Gentian Root (Gentiana lutea), cut & sifted — pure whole root; contains amarogentin and gentiopicrin, among the bitterest naturally occurring compounds
• Kosher certified, non-irradiated — pure and unadulterated
• Repackaged by SuperfoodsNZ — same premium Frontier Co-op quality in a convenient 100g resealable trial size

Supplement Facts

Serving size: 1 teaspoon (1.7g) | Servings per container: ~59

*Daily Value not established.

Suggested Use

As a herbal tea: Pour 240ml (8 fl oz) of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of cut gentian root. Cover and steep for 3–5 minutes. Strain and serve immediately. Traditionally taken in small amounts before meals as a digestive tonic. Can be blended with fennel, chamomile, or liquorice root to balance the bitterness.

For digestive bitters: Use as a key ingredient in homemade digestive bitters tinctures, combined with aromatic herbs and a spirit base.

Other Ingredients

Gentian root (Gentiana lutea). Nothing else. Kosher certified, non-irradiated.

About Frontier Co-op & SuperfoodsNZ

Frontier Co-op has been a member-owned source of high-quality herbs, spices, and botanicals since 1976, committed to sustainable sourcing and delivering pure, unadulterated products. SuperfoodsNZ repackages this premium Frontier gentian root into convenient 100g resealable trial packs — the same kosher-certified, non-irradiated quality in a more accessible size. Also available in the 453g economy size.

Warnings

Do not use if you have gastric or duodenal ulcers, or when stomach irritation or inflammation is present — the bitter stimulation of gastric acid secretion may aggravate these conditions. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a digestive condition. Keep out of reach of children.