Description
Swedish Bitters has been traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as a bitter tonic to support healthy digestion and to relieve digestive discomfort and symptoms of indigestion. Swedish Bitters also contains Aloe traditionally used as a stimulant laxative to relieve constipation and Black cohosh traditionally used to relieve menstruation pain and promote menstrual flow, in Western herbal medicine.
Ingredients
Ethanol & purified water
Vegan formula.
Does not contain: Crustacea, egg, fish, milk, peanut, sesame, soy, tree nut or animal products, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Shake well before use.
Adults - take 20 mL in 100 mL of water, juice or herb tea 30 minutes before meals three times daily.
External use:
Swedish Bitters has been traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support wound healing and to cleanse minor skin cuts, scratches and abrasions.
Directions for use: Adults - soak a piece of gauze with product and apply to the affected area for 2-12 hours, covering with a bandage.
Gargle:
Swedish Bitters has been traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as a gargle to relieve symptoms of sore throat and toothache.
Directions for use: Adults - add 20 mL to 100 mL of lukewarm water, swish the solution in the mouth, gargle and swallow, twice daily.
Store below 30°C (do not refrigerate).
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 diarrhea.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product.
In rare cases, Valerian & Curcuma species may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin/eyes or unusual: fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, dark urine or itching.
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.