{"product_id":"bitter-wood-carbohydrate-utilization-support","title":"Bitter Wood Herb (Quassia Amara)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBitter Wood, known botanically as Quassia amara, is one of the most bitter plants on earth — and in the Caribbean, that's exactly why people reach for it. This herb has been used in Caribbean households for generations, brewed as a traditional bitter tea that's become a ritual for many families across the islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bitterness is the point — Quassia amara is one of those herbs that's been passed down through Caribbean families as part of their herbal kitchen traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Yard loves it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuassia amara — a classic Caribbean bitter herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerations of traditional use across the islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive, intensely bitter flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrew as a tea: add pieces to hot water and steep for 10-15 minutes. The flavor is intensely bitter, so start with a small amount and adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Bitter Wood (Quassia amara) bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;border-top:2px solid #FFB81C;padding-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#1A1A1A;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#1A1A1A;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFAFA;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eWhat is Bitter Wood?\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#999\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eBitter Wood, known botanically as Quassia amara, is one of the most bitter plants on earth. It has been used in Caribbean households for generations, brewed as a traditional bitter tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#1A1A1A;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFAFA;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eHow do I prepare Bitter Wood tea?\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#999\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eBreak or chop the wood into small pieces, then steep or simmer in hot water for 10-15 minutes. The longer you steep, the more bitter the tea will be. Start with a small amount and adjust to your taste.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#1A1A1A;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFAFA;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#999\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eExtremely bitter — and that's the whole point. The bitterness is what Caribbean families have valued for generations. If you're new to bitter herbs, start with a small steep.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#1A1A1A;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFAFA;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eHow much Bitter Wood is in a package?\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#999\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEach package contains 1 oz of dried Bitter Wood herb — enough for multiple preparations.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#1A1A1A;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFAFA;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eWhere is Bitter Wood traditionally used?\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#999\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eQuassia amara has been passed down through Caribbean families as part of their herbal kitchen traditions. It's one of those herbs that every Caribbean household seems to know about.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jamaica Herbal","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":8315003895869,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":8315003928637,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":8315003961405,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":8315003994173,"sku":"","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/1313\/4909\/products\/bitterwood.png?v=1526913169","url":"https:\/\/jamaicaherbal.com\/products\/bitter-wood-carbohydrate-utilization-support","provider":"Jamaica Herbal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}