Herbal Bitters
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary Ltd.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80079258
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 28 July 2017
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Teinture
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Glycyrrhiza glabra L.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'acide glycyrrhizinique supérieure à 100 mg. L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement avec la teneur suivante: "Ne pas utiliser pendant plus de 6 semaines sans avis médical." L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi chez les enfants.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'estragole supérieure à 0,05 mg/kg de poids corporel pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi aux personnes souffrant d'allergie aux dérivés salicylés.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Juniperus communis L.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement recommandant de ne pas utiliser en cas d'insuffisance rénale et un avertissement recommandant de ne pas utiliser de manière prolongée (maximum 6 semaines)
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Curcuma longa Source : Curcuma longa - rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:5 Dry plant equivalent : 8.8 milligramme | 0.044 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Cynara cardunculus Source : Cynara cardunculus - Feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:6 Dry plant equivalent : 21.667 milligramme | 0.13 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Angelica archangelica Source : Racine et rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 32.5 milligramme | 0.13 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra Source : Glycyrrhiza glabra - Racine et stolon Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 32.5 milligramme | 0.13 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Gentiana lutea Source : Gentiana lutea- Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 21.75 milligramme | 0.087 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Foeniculum vulgare subsp. vulgare var. dulce Source : Graine(s) Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:5 Dry plant equivalent : 17.4 milligramme | 0.087 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Filipendula ulmaria Source : Plante entière Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:6 Dry plant equivalent : 14.5 milligramme | 0.087 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Juniperus communis Source : Juniperus communis - Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:5 Dry plant equivalent : 17.4 milligramme | 0.087 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Mentha x piperita Source : Mentha X piperita - feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:6 Dry plant equivalent : 7.167 milligramme | 0.043 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Taraxacum officinale Source : Taraxacum officinale - Feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:6 Dry plant equivalent : 7.167 milligramme | 0.043 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Matricaria chamomilla Source : Matricaria chamomilla, fleur Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:6 Dry plant equivalent : 7.333 milligramme | 0.044 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Zingiber officinale Source : Zingiber officinale - Rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 11 milligramme | 0.044 millilitre | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Ethanol, Graine de Cardamome, Eau
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | minimum: 4 mL ; maximum: 4 mL | minimum: 3 days ; maximum: 4 days |
Uses authorised in Canada
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to aid digestion and to help relieve flatulent dyspepsia.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy), nausea or stomach complaint may occur, in which case, discontinue use. Stop use and seek medical attention immediately if you experience dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, abnormal heart beat and/or difficulty breathing.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding, if you have a peptic ulcer, gallstones, a gall-bladder disease, excess stomach acid, a bleeding disorder, asthma, constipation, a gastro-intestinal disorder, or iron deficient anaemia. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light (UV) or UV therapy.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family or to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/Carrot family, if you are pregnant, if you have a bile duct or intestinal obstruction, or f you have hypokalemia, anaemia, high blood pressure, a kidney or cardiovascular disorder, or if you have acute stomach irritation, inflammation, and stomach or duodenal ulcers, or if you have allergies to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other salicylates, or if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, kidney or liver disorder, diabetes, or edema (swelling of hands, face, and feet), or if you are taking products containing diuretics. Do not use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80079258
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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