Important Health Benefits Swedish Bitters

By Toni Vang


Swedish bitters are a mixture of bitter herbs that are believed to come into place in the early 16th century. A Swiss botanist and physician, Dr. Paracelsus was the first person to discover this herb that was later brought forward in the later years. There are other great physicians who have written about bitters, how to use them and the health benefits Swedish bitters. They include Maria Treben and Dr. Claus Samset, who have for long advocated for this powerful herb.

The herbs are very bitter and not tasteful to the mouth but even, so they have great health benefits. The ingredients used to make it include rhubarb, angelica, myrrh, flowering ash, senna leaves as well as other additional herbs that aid in making human health great. Nonetheless, it is imperative to have consultations with your doctor whenever you are expectant or are having diarrhea.

The herbs are associated with alleviating digestive disorders. Most of the time, we experience bloating, or excessive fullness have having a meal. It is so discomforting such that we cannot perform our day to day functions. The bitter herbs are a great remedy for such situations. They stimulate the production of digestive enzymes and the stomach acid that help in breaking the food own. Moreover, they stimulate peristalsis that is the contractions that help in pushing food through the digestive system.

You can apply these herbs on insect bites on your skin to soothe the pain. Renowned herbalists recommend that you apply it immediately after you have been beaten to increase its efficiency. Also compress it gently so as to relieve the irritation resulting from the bite.

Throat infections can also be relieved by gargling a solution of this mixture of herbs. They also minimize hoarseness that are caused by throat infections. You can otherwise resort to adding the solution to a mug of herbal tea and drink it before and also after every meal.

The herbs are also great for soothing tongue blisters and toothaches. Maria Treben, a writer about this herb, recommends that you use a tablespoon of a mouthwash made from this herb to alleviate tongue blisters. For toothaches, you are required to use that same mouthwash thrice a day to alleviate aches.

Bitters also aid in regulating the production of insulin in the pancreas. It is imperative since it helps in preventing spikes of the blood sugar level that can cause chance in energy levels and moods. Additionally, it aids in stabilizing the level of sugar in the blood hence slowing down Candida overgrowth. Of most importance is their role in promoting the function of the liver. It stimulates bile production that aids to metabolize and promote the smooth elimination of fats. The liver is also prepared to process nutrients more efficiently.

Lastly, these herbs can help boost your immune system. First it reduces stress levels that enables the adrenals to function properly. When your adrenals are unhealthy and do not function properly, your immune system is weakened hence you are vulnerable to disease. In addition, the bitters repair the gut lining which prevents Leaky Gut Syndrome. It is the disease that food in the intestines leaks into the blood stream resulting in an immune response.




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