Swedish Bitters Dry Herb Mix 90.2 g

Maria Treben’s herb mix for making Swedish bitters at home – 90.2 g

For making with 2 x 0.7 l of 38% brandy.

The mix consists of 11 selected herbs used in Swedish bitters.

Ingredients: wormwood, angelica root, manna, Venetian theriac (without squill), zedoary root, senna leaves, rhubarb root, natural camphor, carline thistle root, myrrh, saffron.

Directions: Mix the herbs with 2 x 0.7 l of 38% grain or fruit brandy in a wide-necked 2-litre bottle and leave in a warm place for 14 days. Shake once a day and strain after 14 days.

A traditional herbal tonic valued for general well-being.

Traditional internal use:

• supports digestion

• for a feeling of fullness and bloating after meals

• supports regular bowel function

• traditionally used to support liver and bile function

• traditionally taken in the evening for relaxation

• traditionally used for internal cleansing

Traditional external use:

• dabbing on blemishes and insect bites

• compresses for tired muscles and joints

• mouth rinse and gargle