Flora's elixir Suédois de Maria liquide is made from a melange of dried plants (angelica root, aniseed, camphor, carline root, fennel, galangal root, gentian root, licorice root, manna, myrrh, bitter orange peel, rhubarb root, senna pod and zedoary root) according to an old Swedish recipe. Maria's Swedish Elixir, developed by herbalist Maria Treben, is a natural tonic made from a blend of traditional plants that have been used for generations to compensate for the lack of bitter foods and aid digestion. Traditionally used in phytotherapy as a digestive tonic and mild laxative
Swedish elixir is composed of a large number of traditional plants that were of such importance to past generations, that in the Antique Manuscript we find 46 benefits and uses of this magic formula. The original recipe, an integral part of European folk medicine, dates back to the 16th century. Later, in 1850, when Swedish doctor Claus Samst refined, studied and confirmed its benefits, the formula was christened " Swedish Elixir ».
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking medication or have a medical condition. Do not exceed recommended dose. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if diarrhea, abdominal cramps, spasms or pain occur.
Consult a health care practitioner before using as a laxative for more than one week of continuous use. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in the presence of acute gastric irritation, inflammation, gastric or duodenal ulcers or intestinal obstruction, or in the presence of allergy to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae or carrot family. Hypersensitivity may occur. In such cases, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.