The thick mucilage of slippery elm coats the interior of the stomach, affording protection against harsh stomach acids. Coupled with the healing properties and analgesic effects, slippery elm is soothing and healing for gastric ulcers. It also may help protect against ulcers and excess acidity in the body because it causes reflux stimulation of nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract, and that reaction leads to increased mucus secretion.
Improving the function of your gut and digestion helps ease the occurrence of stomach ulcers. Incorporating slippery elm into your treatment plan should give relief to a painful stomach, as well as protection so the ulcers can heal naturally.

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