Hilde Hemmes Swedish Bitters Tincture 500ml

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 traditionally used in western herbal medicine to support healthy digestion and to relieve digestive discomfort and symptoms of indigestion. Swedish Bitters is named after a Swedish health enthusiast Claus Samst who used the product back in the 18th century as a bitter tonic. Swedish Bitters Tincture is a multipurpose liquid with a variety of versatile uses. When Hilde Hemmes first came across an old Swedish Bitters recipe in a German book, she was so impressed with its therapeutic benefits that she obtained the herbal mixture. In 1984 Hilde and her husband started manufacturing and successfully distributing Swedish Bitters Tincture into the Australian marketplace. Now more than three decades later, Swedish Bitters is one of Australia's leading herbal bitter tonics. Over the years Swedish Bitters has become a flagship product within the Hilde Hemmes' Herbal range, and many positive testimonials have been received from satisfied customers.

Oral Use

Swedish Bitters have 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. Directions for 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 have 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 the product and apply to the affected area for 2-12 hrs, covering with a bandage.

Gargle

Swedish Bitters have traditionally been used in western herbal medicine as a gargle to relieve sore throat symptoms 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.

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 it when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present or if you develop diarrhoea. Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding without the advice of a healthcare professional. Warning: In very rare cases, Black cohosh has been associated with liver failure. Suppose 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. In that case, you should stop using this product and see your doctor.

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.

Other Information

• 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.