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Bitter principles
Traditional useMechanism of Action
Stimulate digestive secretions and promote mucus production; general stimulating action
Stimulate digestive secretions and appetite; support digestive function
Stimulate digestive secretions and bile flow; responsible for digestive tonic activity
Research Notes
GrindeliaWestern
Secondary compounds contributing to overall effect. Bitters may promote expectorant action.
HyssopWestern
Traditional bitter action supporting digestive health.
SantolinaWestern
Sesquiterpene lactones characteristic of the Asteraceae family. Stimulate bitter taste receptors and digestive secretions.
Found In 3 Herbs
3D Molecular Structure
Iridoid and other bitter compounds
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Bitter principles
Iridoid and other bitter compoundsBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties
Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
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