30 Oct,2023
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Many bitter-tasting foods, like dandelion greens and cranberries, have their own unique health benefits, including protection against cancer, heart disease, etc.
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The bitterness level ranges from mild (yarrow) to the extremely bitter rue and wormwood.
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Though they are known for their fresh, sweet fragrances, chamomile, mint, and dandelion each have a place on a list of bitter herbs.
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Momordica charantia, commonly known as bitter melon or bitter gourd, is one of such plants known for its biological activities used in traditional system.
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The genera Chrysanthemum, Pulicaria, Tagetes, and Tanacetum contain species with useful insecticidal properties.
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The dried and roasted roots of the Chicory plant are often used along with other roasted beans to serve as an alternative to coffee.
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Wormwood is a bitter herb that activates acetylcholine receptors in the brain to help limit the decline of memory function in Alzheimer's patients.
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Gentian ranks among the most bitter of indigenous European plants and has a number of bitter substances contributing to a powerful herbal bitter flavor.
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