Swedish Bitters to help Digestion.

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Swedish Bitters to help Digestion. Bitter is an uncommon flavour that has largely disappeared from our modern palate. Bitter foods and herbs were a common part of the ancestral diet and are still used in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda with huge benefits to body and mind. Herbal bitters are an old medicine remedy for what seems to be an ever increasing problem, weak digestion. It

• Improves protein digestion and mineral absorption
• Improves breakdown of fats and fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K
• Reduces gas and bloating
• Relieves occasional heartburn
• Promotes regular bowel movements
• Reduces food sensitivities
• Breaks down microbes and prevents SIBO & yeast overgrowth
• In Ayurvedic tradition, bitters are known to reduce sweet cravings and regulates blood sugar
• In Chinese medicine, bitters are cooling and remove “heat” from the body (or inflammation)
• Eclectics promote digestive bitters for improved detoxification, healthy skin, improved joint pain and healthy mood.

Bitters are best taken before a meal to support digestion. Take a dropper full in a small amount of water, tea or soda water shortly before a meal. If you suffer from heartburn, start with a very low dose and increase slowly as tolerated. Bitters are not recommended if you suffer from gastritis, stomach ulcer, gallbladder disease or kidney disease.

Digestive bitters are herbs that support digestive function by stimulating bitter receptors on the tongue, stomach, gallbladder and pancreas. Their primary effect is to promote digestive juices such as stomach acid, bile and enzymes to breakdown food and assist in the absorption of nutrients. Stress is the biggest factor that depletes our digestive system over time. A stressful lifestyle contributes to the “fight-flight” reaction which shunts blood flow away from our digestive system leading to reduced digestive juices. Combine this with a diet high in processed food, irregular meals, overeating or excess coffee/alcohol and the digestive system gets tired out. Digestive juices also deplete with age. Signs that you are not digesting well include bloating/gas, belching, nausea, indigestion, heartburn, loose stool or constipation. With a stomach acid deficiency we may see vertical ridges on nails, white spots on nails and symptoms of Vitamin B12 or mineral deficiency (iron, zinc, calcium).

Swedish bitters, also called Swedish tincture, is a bitter and a traditional herbal tonic, the use of which dates back to the 15th century. In this mixture is Wormwood, myrrh gum, manna root, zedory root, senna leaves, camphor synth., angelica root, carline root and Theriac. Bitter substances have almost been completely eliminated from the modern diet. This elimination has caused some disturbance with our bodies digestive system. Bitter substances have the ability to improve kidney and liver function, improve bile, reduce bloating and flatulence, improve metabolism, and prevent acidification of the body.So, if your digestive system is sluggish, Swedish Bitter may be able to offer you improvements. Dilution of the bitters can be done with hot or cold tea, juice, or water to avoid irritation of the stomach. We recommend one tablespoon per cup of herbal tea or warm water. ‘Schwedenbitter’ increases saliva and gastric juice production which immediately stimulate the digestive organs causing improved food utilization and absorption. For optimum results drink 30 minutes before or after meals. For well-being drink one cup of tea in the morning and one cup in the evening. If one experiences diarrhea please discontinue as it will worsen. People having a sensitive digestive system should be careful of what dosage they subscribe to. If this occurs, half a teaspoon shall be taken. If one has pain in the teeth or gums dilute one tablespoon of bitter and gargle. Once your body has been used to taking swedish bitters you can try using them without dilution, when they will act quicker.

Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. ALWAYS thoroughly research ANY herbs before using and if taking prescribed drugs, consult your GP first.

Bitters can be applied to cuts, scraps, bee stings, burns, rashes, chicken pox, and blemishes.

An old manuscript states: He who takes these drops mornings or evenings daily needs no further medication, since they strengthen the body, tone up the nerves and the blood, take away the trembling of hands and feet. In short, they take away all illnesses. The body stays supple, the face young and beautiful.

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