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"Swedish bitterness", or Swedish balm (German Schweden-Bitter), is a world-famous tincture of a mixture of bitter herbs, considered the elixir of centenarians. Its history began in the XVI century, when the Swiss alchemist and physician Theofast Paracelsus developed his "Eliir Ad Longam Vitam".





The original formula of the elixir was lost, but two centuries later it was rediscovered by the Swedish physician Klaus Zamst, who described the mixture “Swedish bitterness” with the following words: “It can be said, and it will not be cunning, that there is practically no such disease in the world in which “Swedish bitterness” will be useless or will not be able to create an effective basis for traditional methods of treatment.”

In 1980, the famous herbalist Maria Trebe discovered the recipe of Dr. Zamst and made it famous all over the world, writing a book “Health from the pharmacy bestowed on us by God: tips and experience with herbs”.





If you believe the many reviews, balm It is able to cure a number of diseases and especially helps to cope with the problems of the digestive system.





The expanded recipe contains 22 ingredients. The little "Swedish Bitterness", most commonly found on sale, includes 11 herbs.





The mechanism of action of the drug is associated with the properties of its components. So, the root of rhubarb, the leaves of narrow-leaved cassia (senna) and the root of nine stimulate the work of the intestine.





Aloe improves appetite. The healing of wounds and the treatment of intestinal infections helps the root of the aira. Wormwood improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract.





Thanks to the root of gentrel yellow and diagil, cinnamon, cardamom, citative root, saffron, the patient's appetite improves, digestion is activated, the secretion of gastric juices and bile increases.

The composition of Swedish bitterness is not a secret behind seven seals, but some components are quite rare, and without them it will not be the same Swedish elixir, which received legendary fame. Therefore, it is easier to look for ready-made fees, where all the ingredients are verified by the manufacturer.





How to make a balm yourself
  1. Open the pack with herbs "Swedish bitterness" and pour its contents into a glass container.


  2. Add 1.75 to 2 liters of vodka, stir and close the glass container tightly to prevent air from entering.
  3. Leave the resulting mixture in a dark place for 14 to 30 days, shaking or stirring its contents every day.
  4. At the end of 30 days, strain the resulting tincture using a sieve or gauze. Place the resulting elixir in a dark and cool place.
  5. Tincture "Swedish bitterness" can be used for 36 months from the moment of its preparation.


Application of Swedish Bitterness For best results, balm should be taken 15-30 minutes before meals. People with a sensitive digestive system should start taking 1/2 teaspoon.

How to take a balm
  1. To improve the work of the stomach and intestines
    Take a teaspoon of tincture diluted in tea or water three times a day.


  2. With a headache.
    Place a compress with tincture on the area of the head where the pain is stronger, and leave for 1-2 hours.
  3. If your throat hurts.
    In the morning, at lunch and in the evening, take a few drops of tincture on the tongue and, mixing with saliva, slowly swallow.
  4. Rheumatism sufferers
    Drink a teaspoon of tincture three times a day with nettle tea (those with thick blood, nettle tea is not shown!), while applying external compresses.
  5. Toothache.
    Prepare a rinse: 1 tablespoon of tincture dilute in a glass of water.
  6. From insomnia
    Take 1 tablespoon of Swedish Bitterness.
  7. To cleanse the blood.
    In the morning and evening, drink a teaspoon of elixir with tea. With good tolerability, it is permissible to increase the dose to a tablespoon three times a day.


Swedish bitterness is contraindicated with individual intolerance to some medicinal plants that are part of the tincture, intestinal obstruction, liver failure, children under 12 years old.

Composition of "Swedish Bitterness" From different suppliers, and therefore the possible consequences of use, can differ significantly. Before using the remedy, be sure to consult a doctor, because it may not be combined with taking certain medications.

For centuries, our great-grandmothers used plants and herbs, which are popularly called “female”, to maintain beauty, health and youth. "Site" will tell about 8 medicinal herbs that should be in the first aid kit of every woman who cares about her health.

A healthy digestive system is taken for granted as long as there are no problems that can be avoided by diet or medication. But there are funds that you do not need to run to the pharmacy, and we are used to using them only as spices!

Tinctures of flowers, leaves and stems of plants are the healthiest alternative to teas, moreover, more diverse. Try replacing regular tea and coffee with herbal drinks. You will be surprised how quickly this will affect your health, appearance and well-being.

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