samedi 17 janvier 2015

Find Out What Benefits Swedish Bitters Can Provide Your Body

By Kristen Baird


In the 16th century, a physician known as Paracelsus first developed a powerful, herbal healing tonic that would eventually be called "Swedish Bitters". Noted for its ability to heal many types of disorders, further research and refinement by Dr. Klaus Samst in 19th century Sweden, and the renowned Austrian herbalist Maria Treben in more recent times have made this preparation more potent than ever before. The benefits Swedish Bitters offers include improved energy, immunity, and healing which is a strong enough incentive to make users overlook its unpleasant flavor.

Swedish Bitters can be prepared as both an alcoholic and non-alcoholic tonic. The former combines a specific blend of herbs with alcohol, while the latter consists of a mix of dried herbs. Although there are different recipes, most contain these herbs: rhubarb root, camphor, aloe, thistle root, myrrh, saffron senna, theriac venetian, and angelica root, as well as many others, sometimes more than twenty varieties.

It is best for those who are interested in taking this or any other natural supplement for that matter, to first discuss it with their physician to be sure it is a good choice. Women who are pregnant or nursing, or anyone experiencing diarrhea should generally avoid its use. Otherwise, it is considered safe for teens and adults to take 2-4 times each day, as a one-teaspoon dose stirred into water or tea.

Swedish Bitters is most famously known as an excellent digestive aid, which if taken prior to eating will effectively eliminate the discomfort of indigestion and bloating. Its use is thought to stimulate such digestive organs as the liver, gallbladder, stomach, and salivary glands to secrete greater amounts of the enzymes which are essential to efficient digestion. Users also report more regular bowel movements and less incidence of constipation.

Itchy skin conditions such as chicken pox or insect bites can also be relieved by topically applying this tonic to the affected areas. Dabbing some of the mixture onto each sore or bite quickly soothes the irritation and itching, which in turn discourages scratching and promotes healing. Applying it as soon as one is aware of the itchiness, produces the best results.

An infected throat that is hoarse and painful due to a bacterial or viral cause, may improve by drinking or gargling with Swedish Bitters too. Mixing 3 tablespoons of the tonic with a glass of water and gargling or if preferred, drinking 1/2 teaspoon with a cup of tea as many as six times daily before meals, can help alleviate throat pain.

Mouth pain from a toothache or blisters on the tongue have also been found to subside when using the tonic. Either ailment can be improved by swishing with a solution of water and 1 tablespoon tonic, or in the case of tooth pain, a soaked cotton ball can also be applied directly.

This can be an ideal supplement for people who are afflicted with chronic fatigue, as it naturally elevates the body's energy levels and helps one feel rejuvenated. Also, anyone who has sustained an injury to a joint such as a sprain, or suffers from arthritis, may feel less pain and stiffness if they use Swedish Bitters because of its anti-inflammatory properties.




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