Swedish bitters is a bitter tonic, traditionally used in herbal medicine to support and assist with mild digestive symptoms such as indigestion, bloating, flatulence, constipation and lake of appetite.
Swedish Bitters contains Aloe, which has traditionally been used in herbal medicine as a laxative, to assist with the relief of constipation.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.
Now days with more research it has shown that Swedish Bitters is actually a lot more helpful then most would think.
Swedish Bitters can help with abscesses, arthritis, asthma, birthmarks, blood cleansing, chilblain, high cholesterol, cold, crhon's disease, cuts, depression, gout, hayfever, insomnia, liver disorders; the list goes on.
Externally Swedish Bitters has also been traditionally used in herbal medicine to support the healing and repair of minor skin ailments. As a gargle Swedish Bitters has been traditionally used in herbal medicine, Swedish Bitters is gargled for the relief of sore throats and toothache.
Hilde Hemmes: Swedish Bitters
Oral Use: Adults take 20ml in 100ml of water, juice or herb tea 30 minutes before meals three times daily. External use: Adults soak a piece of gause wuth product and apply to the effected area for 2-12 hrs, covering with a bandage. Gargle: Adults add 20ml 10 100mk of lukewarm water, swish the solution in the mouth, gargle and swallow, twice daily
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS : Each 20 mL liquid contains: Aloe ferox (Aloe) tincture 1.43 mL from dry leaf inner juice 133.34 mg Senna alexandrina (Senna) tincture 1.43 mL from dry leaf 133.34 mg Rheum officinale (Rhubarb) tincture 1.43 mL from dry root & rhizome 133.34 mg Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh)* tincture 1.43 mL from dry stem bark oleoresin 85.72 mg Curcuma zedoaria (Zedoary)* tincture 1.43 mL from dry rhizome 152.38 mg Fraxinus ornus (Manna ash) tincture 1.43 mL from dry stem bark oleoresin 133.34 mg Carlina acaulis (Carline thistle) tincture 1.43 mL from dry root 66.67 mg Angelica archangelica (Angelica)* tincture 1.43 mL from dry root & rhizome 152.38 mg Actaea racemosa (Black cohosh)* tincture 1.43 mL from dry root & rhizome 19.06 mg Valeriana officinalis (Valerian)* tincture 1.43 mL from dry root & rhizome & stolon 19.06 mg Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamon)* tincture 1.43 mL from dry inner stem bark 19.06 mg Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamon)* tincture 1.43 mL from dry fruit 19.06 mg Crocus sativus (Saffron) tincture 1.43 mL from dry stigma & style 2.66 mg Camphor 133.34 mg *these combined ingredients are also known as theriac venezian. WARNINGS Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. Contains alcohol (ethanol) 40% v/v. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Use in children under 12 years is not recommended. Drink plenty of water. Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems. Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding without the advice of a healthcare professional. Warning: In very rare cases, Black cohosh has been associated with liver failure. If you are experiencing yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, and/or loss of appetite, you should stop using this product and see your doctor. Quickly absorbed (when compared to tablets or capsules). Made in Australia. Manufactured according to international harmonised standards for Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products. Listed on the Australian register of Therapeutic Goods as Hilde Hemmes' Herbals Swedish Bitters Tincture AUST L 320677. Shake well before use. No added: colour, sugar, flavour, caffeine, gluten or yeast. Suitable for vegans / vegetarians.