These are herbs or plants that have a distinctly bitter taste and are often used for their medicinal properties, particularly in promoting digestion and detoxification.

Bitter herbs are known to stimulate digestive juices, including bile production, which helps in breaking down fats and improving digestion.

They're also used in traditional medicine to support liver function, appetite, and overall gut health.

Some common examples of bitter herbs include dandelion.

Both the leaves and root are bitter and used for liver detoxification.

Wormwood, used traditionally to treat digestive issues and as a natural remedy for parasites.

Gentian, known for its intense bitterness, it's often included in digestive bitters.

Artichoke leaf, used to support liver and gallbladder health.

Bitter herbs have a long history in herbal medicine, particularly in European and Asian traditions.