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Bitter-tasting herbs were once an important part of Native American, European and Chinese diets. Medicines made from bitter herbs, such as Swedish Bitters, are used as digestives and are beneficial for the intestinal tract. Swedish Bitters is named after the 18th century Swedish physician Dr Samst and for its bitter taste. Today it is one of the world's most respected, traditionally-used health tonics. Hilde Hemmes Swedish Bitters can be taken as a tonic to stimulate digestion, appetite, bile flow - and maintain healthy digestive function.
Directions: Oral use: take 10 to 20 mL of Swedish Bitters in 100 mL of water/juice/herb tea 30 minutes before meals to relieve indigestion symptoms such as heartburn, abdominal discomfort and flatulence (ideal after a rich heavy meal).
Each 20 mL dose contains tinctures equivalent to dried:
* Aloe (Aloe ferox) leaf inner juice 133.34 mg
* Senna (Cassia angustifolia) leaf 133.34 mg
* Rhubarb (Rheum officinale) root & rhizome 133.34 mg
* Myrrh (Commiphora molmol) stem bark oleoresin 85.72 mg
* Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria) rhizome 152.38 mg
* Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus) stem bark oleoresin 133.34 mg
* Carline thistle (Carlina acaulis) root 66.66 mg
* Angelica* (Angelica archangelic) root and rhizome 152.38 mg
* Black cohosh* (Cimicifuga racemosa) root & rhizome 19.06 mg
* Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root & rhiz & stolon 19.06 mg
* Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) stem bark inner 19.06mg
* Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) fruit 19.06 mg
* Saffron (Crocus sativus) stigma & style 2.66 mg
* non-active ingredient Camphor 133.34 mg
* Contains alcohol 40% V
Precautions:
Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner. Not recommended for children under 12 or in case of gastric/duodenal ulcers.
Laxative warnings - please note that prolonged use of laxatives may cause serious bowel problems (drink plenty of water). Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or it you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant of breast-feeding, consult your doctor before use.
Swedish Bitters is a bitter tonic, traditionally used in herbal medicine to support digestion and to assist with mild digestive symptoms such as indigestion, bloating, flatulence, constipation and lack of appetite. This product contains Aloe, which has traditionally been used in herbal medicine as a laxative, to assist with the relief of constipation (Directions: take 10 to 20 mL in 100 mL of water/juice/herb tea 30 minutes before meals). Swedish Bitters also contains Black cohosh, traditionally used in herbal medicine to assist in the relief of premenstrual symptoms and help relieve symptoms associated with menopause such as hot flushes, sweating, sleeping disorders and nervous tension (Directions: take 21 mL twice daily in 100 mL of water/juice/herb tea).
Aloe (Aloe ferox) leaf inner juice, Senna (Cassia angustifolia) leaf, Rhubarb (Rheum officinale) root & rhizome, Myrrh* (Commiphora molmol) stem bark oleoresin, Zedoary* (Curcuma zedoaria) rhizome, Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus) stem bark oleoresin, Carline thistle (Carlina acaulis) root, Angelica* (Angelica archangelic) root and rhizome, Black cohosh* (Cimicifuga racemosa) root & rhizome, Valerian* (Valeriana officinalis) root & rhiz & stolon, Cinnamon* (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) stem bark inner, Cardamom* (Elettaria cardamomum) fruit, Saffron (Crocus sativus) stigma & style, Non-active ingredient Camphor.
