Viridian Organic Digestive Elixir is a digestive aid (also known as a digestif) which stimulates the digestive system, ensuring optimum digestion occurs. The digestive process begins in the mouth, when the taste buds stimulate saliva to release enzymes. Cultures around the world have traditionally used bitter flavours to stimulate the digestive system, by creating a tincture by steeping bitter-tasting roots, leaves, berries and fruits in alcohol and serving the mixture before or after a meal. This formula has been accompanied by more pleasant tasting herbs such as peppermint and fennel.