Slippery Elm - Gut Soothing, Digestive Healing & Bowel Health Support

Slippery Elm is a pure, high-quality Ulmus rubra stem bark powder providing 400mg per tablet - one of nature's most effective gut-soothing and digestive healing herbs. Rich in mucilaginous polysaccharides, Slippery Elm coats, soothes, and protects the entire digestive tract from mouth to colon, making it an invaluable remedy for a wide range of digestive conditions including IBS, reflux, gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and leaky gut. This practitioner-grade formula provides therapeutic doses of pure Slippery Elm bark for comprehensive digestive support.

Pure Slippery Elm Bark Powder

Each tablet contains:

• Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) stem bark powder - 400mg pure bark powder per tablet
• Rich in mucilage - high-quality mucilaginous polysaccharides
• Prebiotic fibre - feeds beneficial gut bacteria
• Pure bark powder - no fillers or additives beyond tablet excipients

What Slippery Elm is Designed For

This versatile formula supports:

• Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD) and heartburn
• Gastritis and stomach ulcers
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Leaky gut and gut lining repair
• Constipation and diarrhoea
• Overall digestive soothing and healing

How Slippery Elm Works - The Mucilage Mechanism

Slippery Elm's therapeutic action is based on its rich mucilage content:

• Forms a protective gel - mucilage swells with water to create a soothing coating
• Coats the gut lining - protective layer from oesophagus to colon
• Soothes inflammation - reduces irritation throughout the digestive tract
• Protects against acid - buffers stomach acid and protects oesophageal lining
• Promotes healing - supports repair of damaged gut mucosa
• Prebiotic activity - feeds beneficial gut bacteria

Reflux & Heartburn Relief

Slippery Elm provides natural relief for reflux and heartburn:

• Coats oesophagus - protects against acid damage
• Buffers stomach acid - mild antacid effect
• Soothes burning - reduces oesophageal irritation
• Promotes healing - supports repair of acid-damaged tissue
• Non-suppressive - soothes without blocking acid production
• Safe long-term - no rebound effect unlike acid suppressants

Gastritis & Stomach Ulcer Support

Slippery Elm soothes and heals the stomach lining:

• Coats stomach lining - protective mucilage layer
• Reduces gastric irritation - soothes inflamed stomach mucosa
• Promotes ulcer healing - supports repair of gastric ulcers
• Anti-inflammatory - reduces stomach inflammation
• Protects against H. pylori damage - complementary support
• Reduces nausea - soothes stomach irritation

IBS Support

Slippery Elm is highly effective for IBS symptom relief:

• Soothes gut spasm - reduces cramping and pain
• Normalises bowel habits - helps both constipation and diarrhoea
• Reduces bloating - soothes gut inflammation
• Prebiotic support - improves gut microbiome balance
• Reduces gut hypersensitivity - soothes irritated gut lining
• Safe long-term - suitable for ongoing IBS management

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Support

Slippery Elm provides complementary support for IBD:

• Soothes inflamed bowel - mucilage coats and protects inflamed tissue
• Reduces diarrhoea - absorbs excess fluid in bowel
• Promotes mucosal healing - supports repair of damaged bowel lining
• Anti-inflammatory - reduces bowel inflammation
• Nutritive - easily absorbed nutrients support recovery
• Gentle and well tolerated - suitable even during flares

Leaky Gut & Gut Lining Repair

Slippery Elm supports gut lining integrity:

• Coats and protects gut lining - physical barrier support
• Promotes mucosal repair - supports healing of damaged gut lining
• Prebiotic activity - feeds bacteria that produce butyrate for gut lining
• Reduces gut inflammation - anti-inflammatory for gut mucosa
• Supports tight junction integrity - complementary leaky gut support

Bowel Regularity Support

Slippery Elm normalises bowel function:

• Constipation relief - mucilage softens stool and lubricates bowel
• Diarrhoea relief - absorbs excess fluid and soothes irritated bowel
• Normalises transit time - bidirectional bowel regulation
• Gentle bulk-forming - adds gentle fibre without irritation
• Safe for sensitive bowels - well tolerated even in inflamed conditions

Prebiotic & Gut Microbiome Support

Slippery Elm provides valuable prebiotic benefits:

• Feeds beneficial bacteria - mucilaginous polysaccharides are prebiotic
• Supports Bifidobacteria - promotes key beneficial species
• Butyrate production - feeds bacteria that produce gut-healing butyrate
• Improves microbiome diversity - supports broader bacterial diversity

What Conditions is Slippery Elm Used For?

Practitioners commonly recommend Slippery Elm for:

• GORD and reflux - gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
• Heartburn - acid reflux and oesophageal irritation
• Gastritis - stomach inflammation
• Peptic ulcers - stomach and duodenal ulcers
• IBS - irritable bowel syndrome
• Crohn's disease - complementary bowel support
• Ulcerative colitis - complementary bowel support
• Leaky gut - intestinal permeability support

Common Digestive Symptoms Slippery Elm Addresses

• Heartburn and acid reflux
• Stomach pain and gastric discomfort
• Nausea and digestive upset
• Bloating and cramping
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Gut inflammation and irritation
• Post-meal discomfort
• Sensitive or irritable bowel

Who May Benefit from Slippery Elm

This formula may be considered by individuals with:

• Reflux, heartburn, or GORD
• Gastritis or stomach ulcers
• IBS or functional digestive disorders
• Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
• Leaky gut or gut lining damage
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Sensitive or inflamed digestive tract
• Those seeking gentle, natural digestive soothing

Practitioner-Grade Quality

Mediherb: Professional-grade supplements manufactured to pharmaceutical standards.

Pure bark powder: 400mg pure Slippery Elm stem bark powder per tablet.

High mucilage content: Quality bark selected for optimal mucilaginous polysaccharide content.

Convenient tablet form: Easy to take with water before meals.

Dosage & Use

Professional use only: This is a practitioner-grade formula. Consult with your healthcare practitioner for appropriate dosing based on your individual needs.

Typical dosage: As directed by your healthcare professional.

Best taken: With a full glass of water, ideally 20-30 minutes before meals for reflux and gastritis, or with meals for IBS and bowel support.

Hydration: Ensure adequate water intake as Slippery Elm absorbs fluid.

Duration: Safe for long-term ongoing use. Benefits build with consistent use.

Important Information

Professional use only: This is a practitioner-grade formula designed for use under professional guidance.

Medication timing: Slippery Elm mucilage may slow absorption of medications - take medications at least 1-2 hours apart from Slippery Elm.

Contraindications: Generally very well tolerated. Not recommended during pregnancy in therapeutic doses without practitioner guidance. Elm family allergy is rare but possible.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.

Supports: Reflux and heartburn relief, gastritis, stomach ulcers, IBS, IBD, leaky gut, bowel regularity, prebiotic gut microbiome support, and overall digestive soothing and healing.