Slippery Elm Bark Powder (California Only)

Primary Mechanisms & Benefits

1. Creates a Physical Protective Gel (Demulcent Action)

• Topical Shield: This gel coats the mucous membranes of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, forming a physical barrier against stomach acid, pepsin, bile, and irritating irritants.
• Immediate Relief: The coating action provides rapid soothing for acute conditions like acid reflux, heartburn, GERD, and gastritis.

2. Reflexively Stimulates Host Mucus Production

3. Soothes Inflammation and Irritation

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Helps calm intestinal spasms and discomfort in both IBS-C (constipation-predominant) and IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant).
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Provides non-irritating, soothing relief to inflamed tissues in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

4. Regulates Bowel Movements (Stool Normalization)

• For Constipation: The mucilage absorbs water, swelling to add soft bulk to the stool, which gently stimulates peristalsis without acting as a harsh stimulant laxative.
• For Diarrhea: The gel absorbs excess liquid in the stool, binding loose bowel movements and slowing down overly rapid transit time.

5. Acts as a Prebiotic Fiber