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 | | Bitters' actions begin on the tongue; in fact, the ability to taste bitters belongs to one of only four distinct sets of taste buds. |
 | | Bitters have been used traditionally for "hot" conditions, when the patient feels heat too much, is thirsty for cold drinks, and has a red, dry tongue and flushed skin. |
 | | Some other bitters also contain toxic compounds; for example, bitter almonds, used in baked treats for centuries, and recommended by Pliny the Elder for many of the same uses which Walker discusses for bitters in general, are always taken sparingly, as overdoses can result in death. |
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