Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9 is a liquid herbal bitter tonic designed to support digestive balance, comfortable digestion and healthy gastrointestinal function. It is commonly used before meals to support the body’s natural digestive secretions.

Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9 is a liquid herbal bitters formula rather than an enzyme, capsule or tablet. It uses bitter and aromatic herbs traditionally taken before meals to support digestive secretions, appetite signalling and meal readiness.

Digestive bitters are herbs with a naturally bitter taste that are traditionally used before meals to stimulate digestive awareness and support normal digestive secretions. That bitter taste is part of how these formulas are intended to work, so this is one product where the flavour has a job to do.

Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9 contains a proprietary herbal blend including gentian root, angelica root, burdock root, dandelion root, orange peel, lemon peel, ginger root, decolorised aloe leaf and rhubarb root.

Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9 supports digestion by using bitter and aromatic herbs traditionally associated with digestive secretions, digestive comfort and gastrointestinal balance. It is designed to be taken shortly before meals to help prepare the digestive system for food.

Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9 is a liquid bitters formula rather than a capsule, tablet or enzyme-only product. The liquid format allows flexible dosing and direct exposure to the bitter taste, which is traditionally considered an important part of bitters-style digestive support.

Take 1 to 2 mL before meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional. It is best taken shortly before food to support natural digestive processes.

Yes. Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9 contains ethanol as part of the liquid base, along with purified water, glycerin and natural flavours. Check the label carefully if you avoid alcohol-containing products or are sensitive to alcohol-based liquid extracts.

Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before using Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9 if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning pregnancy, taking medication, managing reflux, ulcers, gallbladder concerns, liver conditions or ongoing digestive symptoms.

No. Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9 is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent digestive disease or any medical condition. If you have persistent bloating, pain, reflux, unexplained bowel changes or worsening digestive symptoms, seek professional healthcare advice.