The Herbs in Our Chicken FODMAP Broth: Astragalus, Lemon Balm and Turmeric
by Bon Sip
Most broths are made with bones, vegetables and salt. Ours are made with something more: a blend of high-quality organic herbs, each chosen for a purpose. This is what makes every Bon Sip broth different.
Our Chicken FODMAP Bone Broth was made to be easy on the gut. Here are the herbs we simmer into it, and why.
Astragalus
Astragalus root is one of the most treasured tonic herbs in traditional Chinese herbalism. For centuries it has been simmered into soups and broths to strengthen the body, build energy and support the immune system. Its gentle, slightly sweet flavour sits beautifully in chicken broth.
Codonopsis
Often called "poor man's ginseng," codonopsis is another traditional tonic root, used to support energy and digestion. It's a classic partner to astragalus in nourishing broths.
Lemon balm
A member of the mint family with a soft lemony scent, lemon balm has long been used to soothe both the gut and the mind. We love that it speaks to the connection between the two: a calm mind and a calm stomach go hand in hand.
Turmeric
The golden root used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and traditional cooking, turmeric is traditionally used to calm inflammation and support digestion. It also gives our broth its warm, golden colour.
Ginger
Perhaps the best-known digestive herb of all. Ginger has been used for generations to settle the stomach, ease nausea and warm the body from within.
Goji berry, olive leaf and neem
Goji is a traditional antioxidant-rich berry used for vitality. Olive leaf and neem are traditionally used for immune support, so the broth nourishes the whole body as well as the gut.
Rosemary, thyme and sage
These aromatic herbs give our broth much of its savoury flavour, which matters when there is no onion or garlic in the pot. They are also traditionally used to support digestion.
Why the herbs matter
We know exactly why each herb goes into the jar, and who we want to help. We simmer them slowly for over 24 hours with the bones of free-run Mennonite chickens, so their goodness is drawn into every cup. We are not making a product to sell; we are making a product to heal.