Swedish Bitter Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Swedish bitter is a medicinal tincture formulated with a combination of plants including rhubarb, myrrh, aloe, angelica and a few other herbs. Swedish bitter has a bitter taste, which can be unpleasant. It’s exactly this bitter taste that makes Swedish Bitter a useful home remedy.^1,2

Swedish Bitter Health Uses and Health Benefits

The bitter herbs in Swedish Bitters offer important health benefits for digestion, infections and inflammation or irritation. Because eating bitter foods triggers gastrin hormone for digestion, Swedish Bitters is considered a remedy for constipation and indigestion. Swedish Bitters can also be applied topically and it helps to reduce skin inflammation and irritation caused by conditions like insect bites, eczema and psoriasis.^1,2

References

1. https://www.livestrong.com/article/297288-health-benefits-of-swedish-bitters/
2. https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/08/20/benefits-of-bitters.aspx