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Swedish Bitters
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Bitters are generally good at boosting the performance of your digestive system, and Swedish bitters are no different. What sets them apart is that they are made using a special formula derived by Swedish Doctors in the 1800’s.
Swedish Bitters got its name from the 18th century Swedish Physician Dr Claus Samst. He rediscovered the formula through a family tradition. The formula recorded is the Swedish Bitters we know today. The Swedish doctor also compiled a manuscript describing the 46 conditions for which Swedish Bitters can bring relief. Dr Samst lived to 104.
The Actual creation of the formula is credited to Dr Phillipus Paracelsus a Swiss physician who lived around 1541. It was Maria Treben the distinguished Austrian herbalist, who brought Swedish Bitters to the world’s attention. In her book ‘Health through Gods Pharmacy’ she writes of the various benefits of Swedish Bitters.
Swedish bitter benefits
Like other bitters, they are great for your digestive system. They also help with inflammation and bloating, improve your sugar levels and appetite, and boost your immune systems.
What makes Swedish Bitters different from other bitters?
Swedish bitters act as other bitters do in that they aid digestion, bloating and gastro discomforts, but they differ in that they are usually made from a set of predetermined ingredients.
The mix can vary from herbal store to store, but the core list remains the same since it’s discovery.
What herbs are in Swedish Bitters?
Swedish Bitters usually has an alcoholic base, but non-alcoholic versions are available which use water and glycerine instead. Typical herbs used are:
- Aloe
- Angelica root
- Carline thistle root
- camphor
- Manna
- Rhubarb root
- Saffron
- Senna
- Theriac venetian
- Zedoary root
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