Dr. Shade's Bitters No. 9
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Quicksilver Scientific, LLC
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80080302
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 28 September 2017
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Liquide
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gentiana lutea Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 3:1 Dry plant equivalent : 90 milligramme | 30 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Arctium lappa Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 4:1 Dry plant equivalent : 120 milligramme | 30 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Citrus sinensis Source : Pelure (fruit) | 12.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Phosphatidylcholine Source : Helianthus annuus - Graine | 40 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Taraxacum officinale Source : Feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 3:1 Dry plant equivalent : 240 milligramme | 80 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Silybum marianum Source : Graine(s) Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 2:1 Dry plant equivalent : 120 milligramme | 60 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Solidago virgaurea Source : Plante Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 2:1 Dry plant equivalent : 100 milligramme | 50 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Commiphora myrrha Source : Sap resin | 8 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Juniperus communis Source : Fruit | 0.8 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Syzygium aromaticum Source : Bourgeon floral | 0.47 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Tocophersolane, Glycérine, Mélange de concentré de tocophérol, Acacia, Eau, Ethanol
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 2 Portion(s) | 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Used in Herbal Medicine to help increase bile flow (cholagogue) . (Gentian is) Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a digestive tonic and bitter to help stimulate appetite and aid digestion (stomachic). (Gentian is) Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances/dyspepsia.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have acute stomach irritation, inflammation, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family. If you have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, kidney or liver disorder, diabetes or edema (swelling of hands, face and feet), or are taking products containing diuretics, do not use.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. If you have diabetes, liver or gall bladder diseases, and/or intestinal obstruction, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
- Effets indésirables connus
Some people may experience headaches. Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to 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.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80080302
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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