Maria's Swedish Bitters
Original Sweden Elixir is a 15-herb liquid formula containing aloe, angelica root, anise, camphor, carline thistle, fennel, galangal root, gentian root, licorice root, manna, myrrh, bitter orange peel, rhubarb root, senna pods and zedoary root. The Original Sweden Elixir represents the essence of skill, knowledge and experience in producing the finest quality herbal bitters. Only premium ingredients have been selected to achieve the highest quality and potency. They are ideal to use before meals to stimulate digestion or after meals to lessen feelings of fullness or gas.
- Made with only premium quality and tested herbal ingredients.
- The herbs in this tonic are not organic, but are grown without the use of pesticides.
- Preserved in alcohol, this bitter herb formula has a 3-year shelf life.
Contains herbs traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as digestive tonics to relieve symptoms such as dyspepsia (upset stomach) and constipation.
Suggested Use
Adults: Take 1 tsp in water or herbal tea, 3 to 4 times daily. Shake the bottle well before using. Store in a cool, dry place.
Cautions
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking any medications or if you have a medical condition. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if diarrhea, abdominal cramps, spasms, and/or pain occur.
Consult a health care practitioner for use as a laxative beyond 1 week at a time. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have acute stomach irritation, inflammation, stomach or duodenal ulcers, and/or intestinal obstruction, or if you are allergic to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/carrot family. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur, in which case discontinue use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Ingredients
Each teaspoon (5 ml) contains: |
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Angelica root (Angelica archangelica), 1:72 |
69.5 mg |
Zedoary root (Curcuma zedoaria), 1:87 |
57.5 mg |
Aloe leaf (Aloe ferox), 1:100 |
50 mg |
Manna sap (Fraxinus ornus), 1:100 |
50 mg |
Rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum), 1:100 |
50 mg |
Senna leaf (Cassia angustifolia), 1:100 |
50 mg |
Myrrh resin (Commiphora molmol), 1:174 |
28.8 mg |
Carline thistle root (Carlina acaulis), 1:200 |
25 mg |
Camphor wood (Cinnamomum camphora), 1:200 |
25 mg |
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), 1:666 |
7.5 mg |
Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), 1:666 |
7.5 mg |
Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum), 1:1333 |
3.75 mg |
Saffron flower (Crocus sativus),1:5000 |
1.0 mg |
Non-medicinal ingredients: Grain alcohol 39.4%.