Now Foods Slippery Elm 400mg 100 capsules

• Helps Coat and Soothe GI Tract

The Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) or Elm, also known as Red Elm, Moose Elm or Indian Elm is a small tree that grows mainly in North America. The bark of the tree is a traditional herb that was originally used by the native populations of North America, the first settlers, as survival food for difficult times.

The bark ingredients contain a substance which, when mixed with water, turns into a smooth gel. This gel form coats and soothes the stomach and intestines. It also contains antioxidant agents that help relieve inflammatory bowel conditions. Additionally, it causes reflex stimulation of nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract, which leads to increased mucus secretion. Increased mucus production in the gastrointestinal tract protects against ulcers and excess acidity.

It is traditionally used to treat ailments such as:

• gastroesophageal reflux,
• gastritis,
• gastric or duodenal ulcer,
• enteritis,
• crohn's disease,
• ulcerative colitis, and,
• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Note: Slippery Elm can reduce the absorption of oral medications due to its ability to coat the stomach and intestines with the substance it contains.