Quassia Chips - 100G

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Quassia Chips are intensely bitter wood chips traditionally used in digestive bitters, appetite-support blends, bitter beverages, brewing trials and external rinse preparations. Quassia is known for its strong, clean, woody bitterness from naturally occurring quassinoids. It has been used in aperitifs, vermouths, bitters and brewing where a crisp bitter note is needed.

It is also used externally in scalp rinses and household or garden preparations. Why we love it: Quassia is one of the boldest natural bitter botanicals. It brings a clean, dry bitterness to drinks and digestive bitter preparations, and can also be used in clarifying scalp rinses. Key Properties Plant Part: Wood Form: Chips Flavour Profile: Extremely bitter, woody, dry and long-lasting Profile: Traditional digestive bitter, beverage bittering botanical and external rinse ingredient Naturally Contains: Quassinoids Suitable For: Digestive Bitters, Cold Infusions, Tinctures, Aperitif-Style Blends, Brewing Trials, Scalp Rinses, Household Rinses And Non-Edible Ornamental Garden Sprays Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture and strong odours What It's Used For Digestive bitter preparations Appetite-support routines in traditional use Bitter beverage blending DIY brewing trials and bitters Scalp rinses for oily or flaky scalp routines External household rinse preparations Non-edible ornamental garden sprays Who It's For This Product Is For: Experienced herbal users familiar with strong bitters Makers creating digestive bitter blends Beverage makers trialling natural bittering botanicals DIY users preparing scalp or external rinse applications This Product Is Not For: Pregnancy or breastfeeding unless professionally advised People taking cardioactive glycosides or heart medication unless professionally advised High-dose or long-term use Self-treating anorexia nervosa, parasites, lice, digestive disease or heart conditions Edible garden spray use Enema use without professional clinical guidance How To Use As a Cold Infusion: Leave -1 teaspoon wood chips in 1 cup cold water overnight, then strain.

Suggested Intake: Traditionally used up to 3 times daily, unless otherwise advised by a qualified professional. As a Tincture: The source suggests -1 ml per day. In Bitters Or Brewing: Use cautiously and in small amounts, as the bitterness is very strong. As a Scalp Rinse: Prepare a weak infusion, cool fully, strain well and apply briefly to the scalp before rinsing.

Garden Use: Use only in suitable non-edible ornamental garden applications and avoid spraying food crops. Safety Instructions Use only within recommended amounts Quassia wood contains cardioactive glycosides and should not be used with other cardioactive glycosides unless professionally advised Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if taking heart medication, chronic medication or managing a medical condition Can cause irritation of the mouth, throat and digestive tract, nausea and vomiting Avoid high doses and long-term use Patch test before topical use Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken or irritated skin Seek professional care for parasites, lice, digestive disease, appetite loss or persistent symptoms Discontinue use if irritation, nausea, vomiting or any adverse reaction occurs Keep out of reach of children and pets FAQs Q: What are Quassia Chips used for?

A: They are used in digestive bitters, bitter beverages, brewing trials, scalp rinses and external household or garden preparations. Q: How bitter is Quassia? A: Quassia is extremely bitter, so very small amounts are usually enough. Q: Can Quassia be used for parasites or lice at home? A: Parasite or lice concerns should be handled with professional guidance and appropriate care.

Q: Who should avoid Quassia? A: People taking heart medicines or cardioactive glycosides should avoid it unless professionally advised.