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title: DIY Dandelion & Orange Bitters for Digestion
description: "Learn how to make dandelion and orange bitters to help stimulate digestion. Bonus: Dandy Orange Bitters are also perfect for mixed drinks!"
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# [DIY Dandelion & Orange Bitters for Digestion](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/tummy-bitters-recipe)

 Written by [Mason](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/author/mason) | December 11, 2018

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[Bitters](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/citrus-bitters/profile) seem to be all the rage these days—and for good reason! Among their many benefits is their much-touted ability to stimulate digestive function. These dandy-orange bitters are no exception. They make a great all-purpose bitter that’s traditionally been used to support normal digestion and is also quite handy as a bitter for mixed drinks!

This recipe was provided by experienced herbalist and herbal educator, Juliet Blankespoor. I can’t recommend her school and blog highly enough. If you haven’t already, I recommend checking out the [Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine](https://chestnutherbs.com/). You’re sure to come away herbally inspired!

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## Dandy Orange Bitters

*Makes about 8 to 12 ounces.*

**Ingredients**

- 2 oz. [organic dried dandelion root](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/dandelion-root/profile) or 10 oz. fresh dandelion root
- 2 Tbsp. [organic dried orange peel](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/orange-peel/profile) or the peel from one organic orange
- 10-14 oz. vodka (80 proof) 

**Directions**

1. If you are using fresh roots, wash and finely chop. Coarsely chop the citrus peel.
2. Place the dandelion root and orange peel in a pint jar and fill remainder of the jar with vodka.
3. Secure the lid on the jar and label. 
4. Infuse for one week, shaking daily.
5. [Strain](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/sprouting-screen/profile) out and discard solids, [bottle](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/containers/bottles) infused liquid, and [label](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/labeling-handcrafted-goods?hsLang=en-us).

**Pro Tip:** 

- If harvesting your own dandelion root, make sure it has not been sprayed with pesticides! Also, always be sure you have a[ positive identification for the plant](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/home-goods/books/plants).
- Be sure to properly label your jars throughout the whole process. We've even got a handy [downloadable label template](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/labeling-handcrafted-goods?hsLang=en-us) to get you started!

 

### Want to learn more about bitters?

## [Try This Artichoke Leaf Bitters Recipe](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/artichoke-leaf-bitters?hsLang=en-us)

 

You may also like:

- [How to Make Herbal Tinctures](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/guide-tinctures-extracts?hsLang=en-us)
- [Explore 3 Herbal Bitters Blends from Mountain Rose Herbs](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/organic-bitters-for-digestion?hsLang=en-us)
- [What is Triphala: The Ayurvedic Herb Everyone Should Try](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/what-is-triphala?hsLang=en-us)

 

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