Hilde Hemmes Swedish Bitters Tincture

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. 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.

If symptoms persist talk to your health professional. Follow the directions for use. This product might not be right for you. Read the warnings before purchase.

Therapeutic Use / Dosage
Oral 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).

Topical use: Swedish Bitters has been traditionally used externally in herbal medicine to support the healing and repair of minor skin ailments (Directions: soak a piece of gauze with product and apply for 2-4 hours covering with a bandage).

Oral application: Swedish Bitters, traditionally used in herbal medicine as a gargle for the relief of sore throats and toothache (Directions: add 60 mL of product to 250 mL lukewarm water).

Warnings
Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist talk to your healthcare professional. This product may not be right for you. Read the warnings before purchase. Not recommended for use in children under 12 years or by pregnant or lactating women. Not recommended in cases of gastric/duodenal ulcers. Contains alcohol 40% v/v.
As a Laxative, 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. 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 taking this product and see your doctor.