Southern Appalachian Herbal Podcast Episode 3, All About Bitters

judsoncarroll4

Southern Appalachian Herbal Podcast Episode 3, All About Bitters

 In This episode, I talk about how I found Herbal Digestive Bitters helpful for my asthma, discuss the history and uses of bitters and how to make your own.

https://soundcloud.com/user-727656296/show-3-all-about-bitters

https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2020/11/southern-appalachian-herbal-podcast_16.html

judsoncarroll4

Good news, my podcast is now on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs/id1540427015

tomandcara

@judsoncarroll4 Thank you for putting yourself out there with these podcasts. I really enjoy "spending time with you". Please keep them coming.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881280#Comment_881280

Thank you! I'm really surprised that folks like it. But, so long as the feedback is good, I'll keep doing it.

jamie.davis

I enjoyed the podcast too and as a result have found these forums. So thanks 2x!

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881332#Comment_881332

Thanks - and, welcome aboard!

Tave

Yes, very good content. Thank you.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881352#Comment_881352

Thanks @Tave !

water2world

@judsoncarroll4 Keep 'em coming! I am enjoying these!!!

Thanks for doing this!

jamie.davis

So question. If an unripe persimmon is bitter, is it "a bitter" ?

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881396#Comment_881396

No, that is too astringent. If the bitter principle could be isolated from the astringency, then maybe. But, while unripe persimmon is certainly bitter, the astringency dries upper GI secretions... same with oak bark or some acorns.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881395#Comment_881395

Will do - thanks!

Tave

@judsoncarroll4 I have a question. How do you distinguish between a moderate and mild bitter herb? The strong bitters are rather obvious. And, would be the carminative herbs be moderate or mild? Thank you.

Thomas

Wow, that is cool.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881408#Comment_881408

Taste, mainly. If you taste Gentian or Barberry, it is like a face slapping bitter - very simulative! Dandelion and Burdock are the other side of the coin - mildly bitter and also supportive to the liver but not stimulative. Licorice is considered bitter/sweet. It works well with mild bitters, but counteracts strong bitters. Your tongue will tell you.

Tave

Great. Thank you.

Michelle D

I have been gone without internet or cell signal for awhile so I'm kinda late to the party, but I'm glad to have a 3rd episode. I've been looking forward to it! Thank you so much @judsoncarroll4

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881698#Comment_881698

Thanks - I hope you enjoy it!

SherryA

Thanks! Very helpful info about bitters.

Torey

Good job! Really looking forward to the course coming out. Very much enjoy the historical bits you add into your podcasts.

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881702#Comment_881702

Thanks! I like history.

Tave

I just remembered who it was that introduced me to Swedish bitters 30 years ago. @judsoncarroll4 Did you know Chief Two Trees?

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/881936#Comment_881936

No, I've heard the name though

naomi.kohlmeier

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm a life-long learner and love delving into new subject areas!

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/882030#Comment_882030

Thank you!