ORIGINAL MARIA TREBEN Swedish Bitter can be used for both external and internal use. With a strong and distinct taste, it is advisable to use the original Swedish Bitter diluted. INTERNAL USE: Following the directions of the "Ancient Manuscript" as a preventive drink one teaspoon diluted in the morning and evening. In case of any slight discomfort take 3 teaspoons diluted within the day. When feeling strongly unwell, 2 to 3 tablespoons daily are suggested to be taken in the following way: dilute each tablespoon of bitter in 1/8 lt of herbal tea and drink it by distributing it between half an hour before and half an hour after each meal. EXTERNAL USE: It is advisable to spread some calendula cream before using the Swedish bitter, so you can avoid slight irritation. Soak a absorbent cotton pad or gauze with the Swedish bitter, apply it to the part to be treated. The compress is kept depending on the case about 2 to 4 hours or possibly left overnight. Traditionally, ORIGINAL MARIA TREBEN Swedish bitter is used for: - gastro-intestinal disorders - lack of appetite - neurodermatitis - muscle and joint pains - further ways of use can be found in the book "The Health of the Lord's Pharmacy" by Maria Treben.