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Flora™ Maria's Swedish Bitters Alcohol-free
$ 12.74
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Why We Need Bitters
Our ancestors consumed a diet that included bitter herbs, roots and vegetables, which helped them maintain efficient digestive systems. Poor digestion, so common now, was foreign to them.
Despite having four different taste buds on the surface of our tongues to discern taste (sour, sweet, salty and bitter), we rarely eat bitter foods as the typical modern diet is overloaded with sweet and salty flavours. Yet bitters play an important role in digestion as they stimulate bile production to break down the fats we consume.
Maria’s Swedish Bitters provides many of the traditional herbs that were so important in generations past. Austrian herbalist Maria Treben provided the basis for this formula in the 1940s when she was given an old recipe for bitters while she was ill at a refugee camp. Regaining her health, she revived the centuries-old formula and devoted her life to promoting this stimulating bitter tonic.
Once an integral part of European folk medicine, the original bitters recipe dates back to the 16th century, when it was created by the famous Swiss physician Paracelsus. It wasn’t until 1850, when Dr. Claus Samst of Sweden refined, researched and confirmed its benefits that it was given the name “Swedish Bitters.”
Dr. Samst was a zealous believer in the potion and consumed it himself for much of his long life. He died at the age of 104 – in a horse riding accident! The amazing story of this formula is told in Maria Treben’s best-selling book, Health Through God’s Pharmacy.
Maria’s Swedish Bitters represents the essence of Flora’s skill, knowledge and experience in producing the finest quality herbal bitters. Only premium ingredients have been selected to achieve the highest quality and potency. They are ideal to use before meals to stimulate digestion, or after meals to lessen feelings of fullness or gas.
NPN claim
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicines as a digestive tonic and a mild laxative
Benefits
- Use before meals to stimulate the stomach and help improve digestion
- Use after meals to lessen feelings of fullness or gas
- Extract provides the bitter leaves and roots generally lacking in the average diet
- Bitters stimulate the production of bile to help digest fatty foods
- Promotes regularity
- Eases hyperacidity
Features
- Contains angelica root, zedoary root, aloe leaf, manna sap, rhubarb root, senna leaf, myrrh resin, carline thistle root, camphor wood, valerian root, cinnamon bark, cardamom seed and saffron flower
- Made with only premium quality and tested herbal ingredients
- Free of additives
- Packaged in environmentally friendly amber glass bottles
- A well established, time-proven formula
- Also available in a base of 39.4% grain alcohol
EACH TEASPOON (5 ML) CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica), 1:71
70 mg
Zedoary root (Curcuma zedoaria), 1:87
57.5 mg
Aloe leaf (Aloe ferox), 1:100
50 mg
Manna sap (Fraxinus ornus), 1:100
50 mg
Rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum), 1:100
50 mg
Senna leaf (Cassia angustifolia), 1:100
50 mg
Myrrh resin (Commiphora molmol), 1:174
28.8 mg
Carline thistle root (Carlina acaulis), 1:200
25 mg
Camphor wood (Cinnamomum camphora), 1:595
8.4 mg
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), 1:666
7.5 mg
Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), 1:666
7.5 mg
Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum), 1:1333
3.7 mg
Saffron flower (Crocus sativus),1:5000
1.0 mg
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
Water.RECOMMENDED DOSE:
ADULTS: Shake the bottle well before using. Take 5 ml (1 tsp) in water or herbal tea, 3-4 times daily. Keep refrigerated and use within six weeks of opening.CAUTIONS:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications or if you have a medical condition.
Consult a health care practitioner for prolonged use of laxative. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Unless advised by a health care practitioner, do not use for more than 1 week at a time.
Keep out of reach of children.
Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if abdominal cramps, spasms, and/or pain occur or if you experience diarrhea.CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have kidney disorders, gallstones, haemorrhoids, irritable bowel conditions, bowel obstruction / inflammation, if symptoms persist or worsen, if you are allergic to the Asteraceae/Compositae family.Available as:
- 100 ml
- 250 ml
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →DIETER'S DREAMDandelion, strawberry, bladderwrack, juniper, uva-ursi, celery and parsley are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as diuretics.
Juniper and uva-ursi are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as urinary tract antiseptics to help relieve benign urinary tract infections.
Dandelion root, juniper, linden and parsley are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to aid digestion.
Dandelion root, juniper, celery and parsley are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as carminatives to help relieve digestive disturbances such as flatulent dyspepsia.CONTAINS:Strawberry leaves, dandelion root, fucus leaves, juniper berries, uva ursi leaves, winter savory herb, celery seed, hibiscus flowers, lemon peel, linden flowers, sandalwood bark, senna leaves, senna pods.
RECOMMENDED DOSE: Adults: To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 2 cups of tea daily.
Keep out o f reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
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Flora™ Swedenbitters Dry Herbs
$ 11.43
Visit product page →Dry herbal blend for home preparation according to an old Swedish recipe.
Contains herbs traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as digestive tonics to relieve symptoms such as dyspepsia and constipation.
35 g (WHOLE PACK) IS USED TO PREPARE 750 ml TINCTURE PER 5 ml (1 TSP) OF PREPARED TINCTURE CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
QUANTITY DRIED CRUDE EQUIVALENT:
Aloe (Aloe ferox)(1:215)
23.3 mg
Rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum) (1:215)
23.3 mg
Zedoary root (Curcuma zedoaria) (1:215)
23.3 mg
Manna sap (Fraxinus ornus) (1:215)
23.3 mg
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) (1:215)
23.3 mg
Anise seed (Pimpinella anisum) (1:267)
18.7 mg
Senna pods (Cassia angustifolia) (1:435)
11.7 mg
Camphor sap (Cinnamomum camphora) (1:427)
11.7 mg
Carline thistle root (Carlina acaulis) (1:427)
11.7 mg
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (1:427)
11.7 mg
Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) (1:427)
11.7 mg
Bitter orange peel (Citrus aurantium) (1:427
11.7 mg
Myrrh resin (Commiphora molmol) (1:714)
7 mg
Gentian root (Gentiana lutea) (1:714)
7 mg
Galangal root (Alpinia officinarum) (1:714)
7 mg
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE:
To prepare the tincture, empty the content of package (35 g) in a wide necked bottle containing 750 ml (3 cups) vodka. Shake daily. After 8 days, strain through a clean cheese cloth or fine mesh.Adults: Shake the bottle before using. Dilute 1 tsp (5 ml) in water or herbal tea, take once in the morning and once in the evening.
CAUTIONS:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking any medications or if you have a medical condition.Do not exceed recommended dosage. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if diarrhea, abdominal cramps, spasms, and/or pain occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a health care practitioner for use as a laxative beyond 1 week at a time.
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have acute stomach irritation, inflammation, stomach or duodenal ulcers, and/or intestinal obstruction, or if you are allergic to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/carrot family.
Hypersensitivity has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
Available as:
- 35 g
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances such as dyspepsia, flatulence bloating and belching. Also used in as a nervine to help relieve nervousness and restlessness.EACH TEA BAG (1.9 G) CONTAINS: MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: Peppermint leaf (Mentha x piperita) 380 mg, Linden flower (Tilia cordata) 285 mg, Chamomile flower (Matricaria recutita) 190 mg, Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) 190 mg, Hops strobiles (Humulus lupulus) 190 mg, Lemon balm aerial parts (Melissa officinalis) 190 mg, Sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) 190 mg, Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum) 95 mg, Oregon grape root (Berberis aquifolium) 95 mg, Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) 95 mg.RECOMMENDED USE: Adults:To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 2-3 cups of tea daily as needed.
Available as: • 20 tea bags per box
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Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine:· as a diuretic
· as a calmative to help relieve nervousness and restlessness
· to help relieve digestive disturbances including indigestion, bloating and flatulence
EACH TEA BAG (1.9 G) CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:Stinging nettle aerial parts (Urtica dioica) 570 mg Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) 190 mg Bitter fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare subsp.
vulgare var. vulgare)190 mg Linden flower (Tilia cordata) 190 mg Hops strobiles (Humulus lupulus) 152 mg Calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) 133 mg Yarrow aerial parts (Achillea millefolium) 114 mg Uva-Ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) 95 mg Chamomile flower (Matricaria recutita) 57 mg Common peony root (Paeonia officinalis) 57 mg RECOMMENDED DOSE: Adults:
To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup of tea 2 times daily as needed.
Available as:
- 20 tea bags per box
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms associated with colds and flu including coughs, irritation of the throat, sore throat and chest complaints such as catarrhs.
Also traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a nervine to help relieve nervousness and restlessness.
EACH TEA BAG (1.9 G) CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:Linden flower (Tilia cordata) 513 mg Echinacea root (Echinacea angustifolia) 342 mg Calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) 190 mg Mullein leaf (Verbascum thapsus) 190 mg Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 190 mg Common sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) 190 mg Red clover flower (Trifolium pratense) 95 mg Thyme leaf and flowering top
(Thymus vulgaris)95 mg RECOMMENDED USE: Adults: To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes.
Drink 1 cup of tea 3-4 times daily as needed.Available as:
- 20 tea bags per box
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine:- to help relieve pain associated with menstruation
- to relieve digestive complaints such as dyspepsia (carminative)
- to help relieve nervousness
EACH TEA BAG (1.9 G) CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:Yarrow aerial parts (Achillea millefolium) 342 mg Chamomile flower (Matricaria recutita) 285 mg Lady’s Mantle aerial parts
(Alchemilla vulgaris)285 mg Calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) 266 mg Lemon balm aerial parts (Melissa officinalis) 266 mg Skullcap aerial parts (Scutellaria lateriflora) 266 mg Rosemary leaf (Rosmarinus officinalis) 190 mg RECOMMENDED DOSE: Adults: To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup of tea 3 times daily.
Available as:
- 20 tea bags per box
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an alternative to help relieve skin conditions such as eczema.EACH TEA BAG (1.9 g) CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) 570 mg Stinging nettle aerial parts (Urtica dioica) 380 mg Juniper berry (Juniperus communis) 228 mg Chamomile flower (Matricaria recutita) 190 mg Burdock root (Arctium lappa) 95 mg Buckbean leaf (Menyanthes trifoliata) 95 mg Red clover flower (Trifolium pratense) 95 mg Bitter fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare subsp. vulgare var. vulgare) 38 mg Peppermint leaf (Mentha x piperita) 38 mg RECOMMENDED DOSE: Adults: To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup of tea 3 times daily.
Available as:
- 20 tea bags per box
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a stimulate laxative to help relieve constipation.Also used as a carminative to ease constipation associated digestive disturbances such as flatulent dyspepsia.
Each tea bag (1.9 g) contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:Juniper berry (Juniperus communis) 323 mg Senna leaf (Cassia angustifolia) 285 mg Peppermint leaf (Mentha x piperita) 285 mg Anise seed (Pimpinella anisum) 190 mg Cascara sagrada aged bark
(Rhamnus purshiana)152 mg Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) 152 mg Peony root
(Paeonia officinalis)152 mg Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum) 133 mg Oregon grape root
(Berberis aquifolium)95 mg Yarrow aerial parts
(Achillea millefolium)95 mg Recommended dose:
Adults:Infuse 1-2 tea bags in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Take a single dose at bedtime.Take two to three times per week. If results are not observed, the frequency of use may be increased up to once daily. Allow at least 6 to 12 hours for laxative effect to occur. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products.
Available as:
- 20 tea bags per box
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve symptoms associated with nervousness such as restlessness, flatulent dyspepsia and headaches.Also used to help relieve inflammatory conditions of the digestive system.
Each tea bag (1.9 g) contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:Chamomile flower (Matricaria recutita) 285 mg Linden flower (Tilia cordata) 285 mg Peppermint leaf (Mentha x piperita) 285mg Rosemary leaf (Rosmarinus officinalis) 228 mg Lemon balm aerial parts
(Melissa officinalis)190 mg Calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) 102 mg Sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) 95 mg Passionflower aerial parts
(Passiflora incarnata)95 mg Hops strobile (Humulus lupulus) 95 mg Lavender flower (Lavandula angustifolia) 95 mg St. John’s Wort aerial parts
(Hypericum perforatum)95 mg Recommended dose:
Adults: Infuse 1 tea bag (1.9 g) in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the teabag to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 3 cups of tea daily.
Available as:
- 20 tea bags per box
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic to help relieve pain associated with rheumatism (inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, esp. rheumatoid arthritis).EACH TEA BAG (1.9 G) CONTAINS:
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:Birch leaf (Betula pendula) 475 mg Burdock root (Arctium lappa) 437 mg Black currant leaf (Ribes nigrum) 285 mg Juniper berry (Juniperus communis) 285 mg Stinging nettle aerial parts (Urtica dioica) 190 mg Knotgrass aerial parts (Polygonum aviculare) 38 mg Linden flower (Tilia officinalis) 38 mg Mullein leaf (Verbascum thapsus) 38 mg Horsetail aerial parts (Equisetum arvense) 38 mg Uva Ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) 38 mg Yarrow aerial parts (Achillea millefolium) 38 mg RECOMMENDED DOSE: Adults: Infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. 3-4 tea bags daily.
Available as:
- 20 tea bags per box
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$ 7.25
Visit product page →Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine:*as a diuretic to achieve flushing of the urinary tract and helps in minor urinary complaints.
*as a urinary antiseptic to help relieve benign urinary tract infections.
Each tea bag (1.9 g) contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:Cranberry fruit (Vaccinium macrocarpon) 360 mg Juniper berry (Juniperus communis) 360 mg Uva-Ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 360 mg Parsley seed (Petroselinum crispum) 95 mg Calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) 76 mg Heather flower and leaf (Calluna vulgaris) 76 mg Knotgrass aerial parts(Polygonum aviculare) 76 mg Rupturewort aerial parts
(Herniaria glabra)76mg Yarrow aerial parts (Achillea millefolium) 76 mg Recommended dose:
Adults: To prepare a cup of tea, infuse 1 tea bag in 150-250 ml of boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep for at least 10 minutes. Drink 3-4 cups daily.
Available as:
- 20 tea bags per box
