This concentrated extract from the inner bark of slippery elm tree delivers a gel-like mucilage that coats and soothes irritated tissues all along the digestive tract. People use it to help manage occasional heartburn, indigestion, and throat irritation.
You can take it as a capsule or mix the powder with water. For direct contact with the stomach lining, take it between meals. Because slippery elm may slow the absorption of other medicines, space it at least one hour apart from any oral medications.