Canadian Bitters ® III
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Canadian Bitters ®, Lyle's Bitters
- Licence holder
- St. Francis Herb Farm Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80105332
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 16 October 2020
- Revision date
- 8 May 2023
- Form
- Teinture
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Générale (non traditionelle)
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zingiber officinale Source : Rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:5 Dry plant equivalent : 8 mg | 0.04 mL | Not calculated |
| Gentiana lutea Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 35 mg | 0.14 mL | Not calculated |
| Curcuma longa Source : Rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 25 mg | 0.1 mL | Not calculated |
| Matricaria chamomilla Source : Fleur Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 25 mg | 0.1 mL | Not calculated |
| Arctium lappa Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 22.5 mg | 0.09 mL | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Glycérine, Graine de Cardamome, Eau distillée, Ethanol
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | minimum: 1 mL ; maximum: 1.5 mL | 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Gentian is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a digestive tonic and bitter to help stimulate appetite, aid digestion and help relieve digestive disturbances.
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
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs. Some people may experience headaches.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are pregnant, if you have a bile duct obstruction, acute stomach irritation, inflammation, and/or stomach or duodenal ulcers.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80105332
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.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
List recorded in 2023. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging