Sour different from bitter? in The Bitter Herbs

By SongofJoy
February 18, 2014

Bitter herbs (also known as bitters) have been used for thousands of years. They are frequently used in cooking, in herbal and alternative medicine, and in the religious ceremonies of numerous cultures around the world. These herbs can be powerful enough to cause physiological reactions within the body. So, what are the bitter herbs?

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Joannabanana

Feb 17, 2014 7:40 PM CST

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Name: Joanne
Calgary, AB Canada (Zone 3a)

Great article SongofJoy!

I think the only one I have eaten from your list is Peppermint. I do have a couple of perennial herbs that may be considered more sour than bitter. Sorrel & Lovage and then there is the extreme hot: horseradish

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greene

Feb 17, 2014 9:16 PM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

Very timely. I had just started to research bitters. One I was looking at was Ashitaba Angelica keiskei aka 'Tomorrow's Leaf'.
Thank you for the great information.

Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"

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SongofJoy

Feb 18, 2014 3:43 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

I'm glad you enjoyed the article, JoAnne and Greene. Thanks for reading. Herbs can be used in so many different ways for so many different tastes. One more reason to love them.

I garden for the pollinators.

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wildflowers

Feb 18, 2014 11:08 AM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!

Wonderful info! Thanks, Tee.

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

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SongofJoy

Feb 18, 2014 11:49 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

I garden for the pollinators.

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dirtdorphins

Feb 18, 2014 1:26 PM CST

Name: Dirt
(Zone 5b)

let's not leave out this one

Hops (Humulus lupulus 'Cascade')
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SongofJoy

Feb 18, 2014 5:15 PM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

I garden for the pollinators.

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Toni

Feb 22, 2014 11:08 PM CST

Name: Toni Melvin
Sherwood Oregon (Zone 8a)

Great article Songofjoy. Wonderful information. I especially benefit from and enjoy the pictures of each herb with description. Also, thank you for the recipe for Chamomile tea

Toni
I aspire to be the person my dog thinks I am

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SongofJoy

Feb 23, 2014 4:57 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)