Swedish herbal remedy – Maria Treben’s recipe
Swedish Herbs is a traditional blend of herbs formulated according to the well-known recipe by Maria Treben, an Austrian herbalist. This classic herbal blend has been used for generations and is renowned for its versatile uses.
With these Swedish herbs, you can make your own “little Swedish herbal bitter”. The carefully selected herbs give it a distinctive, herbaceous and bitter flavour.
The mixture is traditionally used in herbal medicine and, once prepared, can be used both internally and externally.
Internal use (after preparation)
- Adults (aged 18 and over):
1 teaspoon (5 ml) three times a day, diluted with 25 ml of water - Children aged 12 and over:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) twice a day, diluted in 100 ml of water
External use
- Soak some cotton wool in the herbal liqueur
- Apply to the desired area
- Cover with plastic and secure with a cloth
- Leave to soak in for about 4 hours
Tip: apply Jacob Hooy Marigold Ointment to the skin beforehand to help prevent it from drying out.
Specificaties
| SKU | 30309 |
|---|---|
| Weight | N/A |
| Weight |
Swedish Herbs is a traditional blend of herbs formulated according to the well-known recipe by Maria Treben, an Austrian herbalist. This classic herbal blend has been used for generations and is renowned for its versatile uses.
With these Swedish herbs, you can make your own “little Swedish herbal bitter”. The carefully selected herbs give it a distinctive, herbaceous and bitter flavour.
The mixture is traditionally used in herbal medicine and, once prepared, can be used both internally and externally.
Internal use (after preparation)
- Adults (aged 18 and over):
1 teaspoon (5 ml) three times a day, diluted with 25 ml of water - Children aged 12 and over:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) twice a day, diluted in 100 ml of water
External use
- Soak some cotton wool in the herbal liqueur
- Apply to the desired area
- Cover with plastic and secure with a cloth
- Leave to soak in for about 4 hours
Tip: apply Jacob Hooy Marigold Ointment to the skin beforehand to help prevent it from drying out.
Wormwood, senna (leaf), manna, great angelica, camphor, Venetian theriac*, rhubarb root, gentian root, myrrh, silver thistle, saffron, *Venetian theriac: Angelica, valerian, cinnamon, ztter root, cardamom seeds and myrrh. Wormwood, senna (leaf), manna, great angelica, camphor, Venetian theriac*, rhubarb root, zitter root, myrrh, silver thistle, saffron, *Venetian theriac: angelica, valerian, cinnamon, zitter root, cardamom seeds and myrrh.
Instructions for use
To make the Swedish herbal liqueur: Pour the contents of this packet into a bottle of approximately 2 litres. Add 1.5 litres of jenever (at least 38% alcohol). Ideally, leave the mixture to infuse in a warm place or in the sun. Shake the mixture several times a day for 14 days. Then strain it through a cloth lined with cotton wool. Decant it into smaller bottles.
Storage advice
Store in a dry, dark place at room temperature. Once prepared: store in a tightly sealed container in a dark place.
Warnings
Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of young children. Not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use for prolonged periods without expert advice. Contains alcohol after preparation.
