Herbal bitters are typically made from fruits, nuts, herbs, bark, roots, spices or a combination of these. While some are alcoholoc and used as a base for cocktails others are non-alcoholic and can aid digestion and proper gut function. For the alcoholic variants, the minimum alcohol content is around 20% and can go as high as 50%. Some people also drink herbal bitters for weight loss, some to aid ovulation and fertility, others as a form of detox, while some men drink it before sex believing that it helps improve their sexual performance. One of the most common questions asked about bitters is if they can be drank during pregnancy. If you are a pregnant woman, you should consult your doctor if you are unsure of what to consume. This also applies for anyone taking bitters as a form of treatment for illness or any ailment as there may be side effects you're unaware of. In recent years, there have been many brands making herbal bitters as an alcoholic drink to be drank socially and these have proven to be popular in NIgeria and Ghana.