Slippery Elm Bark Soothes Inflamed GI TractSlippery Elm Bark Soothes Inflamed GI Tract
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Slippery Elm Bark Soothes Inflamed GI Tract

Although the mechanism is poorly understood and clinical evidence is limited, historical medical books and modern herbalist highly recommend the herb.
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This is part 5 in Powerful Plants to Soothe and Strengthen Digestion

Many plants have potent effects on problems like bloating, indigestion, nausea, stomach pain, gas, constipation, reflux, and more. They are often used in recipes or as tea with minimal side effects.

Jessica Washington first learned about slippery elm bark when she was a patient dealing with symptoms of a Helicobacter pylori infection.

“I’ve always been more holistic-minded, but I was new to the world of stomach issues,” she told The Epoch Times. “Of course, I tried to learn as much as I could about slippery elm. Using herbs and plants as medicine is a really good way to support your body—possibly without running into side effects.”