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I have chronic Gastritis from Bile Reflux Disease. Over the last five years I have tried many PPI's, Carafate and diet changes. Slippery Elm works excellent! Much better than all the other things I've tried. I've stopped all prescription meds but this herb for my stomach pain. The prescription meds didn't relieve my gastritis pain and made me tired, achy and deficient in B12 and iron. This herb...

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I've got ulcerative colitis and tried slippery elm for optimal digestive health. I tried 1 capsule a day for three days. Might be just a coincidence, but I had abdominal pain & diarrhea from the first day and ended up with a full-blown flare-up by day 3 with excessive mucus production and so much inflammation that nothing would pass through my large intestine. Never again. This might be helpful fo...

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Suzanne | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
2/24/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Amazing for IBS stomach acid but disappointed because it’s caused anxiety instead of helping it

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Michael | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
1/18/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I use for all G.I. Conditions from sore throat to diarrhoea. For gastritis i mix it with extra virgin olive oil and I get immediate and lasting relief. For diarrhea I mix with water only as olive oil is a laxative. I have used it as a mouthwash for sore gums and ulcers. Its a great all-round soothing anti-imflammatory. It does have a mild diuretic effect so take his into account. I use powder and not capsules.

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Emy | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
8/5/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My son was having bad pimples on his shoulders for a while and I had to deal with it. Made a paste from SEB and put it on his skin, shoulder, face and cover with bandaid. We did it only 4 times and his shoulders are clean. I used for my self for different skin problems as well, one time for dryness and UTI caused by PM. Now, I am using for Gerd in form of teas.

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Ems | Age: 13-18 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
8/5/2023
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4/23/2023
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Taking for gerd it’s the only thing that makes my throat feel normal, ppis don’t work I’m using hcl tablets now and that with slippery elm works well also drinking cabbage juice !!

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Beemer | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
4/15/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I've had GERD. After a course of PPIs (omeprazole) my MD down-titrated my dose and segued into Pepcid x 4 weeks (20 mg every morning, 10 at night). She recommended slippery elm tea with meals, during the pepcid phase. Then after off pepcid, slippery elm caps along with a few other supps. Gerd is gone baby gone! Slippery elm was an essential part of this process. I still use it to support GI health. Used Nature's Way Slippery Elm Bark capsules (4 caps three times daily)

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Christy?? | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/26/2022
Condition: Peptic ulcers
Overall rating 5.0
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Slippery elm is a miracle. When I tell you this helped me so much I’m not kidding if you have pain in your gut or even problems with anxiety slippery elm is it. I’ve had problems with my gut for along time and have tried everything and nothing worked but this I’ve been taking it for 3 days so far and it is wonderful I’ve feel so much better.. I open 2 capsules and mix with warm water in the morning on an empty stomach and repeat again around 5pm.. if your having trouble with your gut or digestion try this you will not be disappointed..Read More Read Less

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danielle | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/18/2021
Condition: Constipation
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking 1 teaspoon of slippery elm in a cup of warm water every day for about 1 month I was diagnosed with weak bones and I am 70 and it took me for ever it seems to get going in the morning. Now, I am so thankful and ready to go every morning and I will keep taking it. I have a friend that could not unpack due to the severe pain in her hip as she moved out west. After my recommendation to take slippery elm; she phoned me and announced to me I unpacked everything . I give it an excellent result but also do your research to know and to be wise in taking other medication at different times. Read More Read Less

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Jenny | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/27/2021
Condition: Melanoma
Overall rating 5.0
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A nurse friend of mine told me to make a salve with slippery elm and rub on ganglion cyst and it was gone within three weeks.

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susan | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
11/20/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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The caused first dose I took (half teaspoon) caused anaphylactic shock, and felt ill for days afterwards. So not harmless for everyone.

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Lulu | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/25/2020
Condition: Other
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I had a very severe response to an antibiotic, causing excess stomach acid. The result was constant coughing, vomiting (caused by the coughing) and damage to my oesophagus. A health practitioner recommended Slippery Elm Bark from BioCare. I have been taking it for two weeks and the symptoms (which had lasted for weeks after I stopped the antibiotics) have completely gone. I noticed the effect immediately. It’s rare for me to write any review, this product was so effective that I had to write about it.Read More Read Less

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
6/29/2020
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Used for many years for sore throat. Faster and more soothing than sore throat lozenge. Used only as tea.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/18/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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calming inflammation of esophagus due to Barrett's and GERD

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Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/16/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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Helped the condition I was treating. Took 2 capsules a day and caused moderate bloating, gas and increased urination. Side effects are too much for me.

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Happy and know it | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/25/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I've got ulcerative colitis and tried slippery elm for optimal digestive health. I tried 1 capsule a day for three days. Might be just a coincidence, but I had abdominal pain & diarrhea from the first day and ended up with a full-blown flare-up by day 3 with excessive mucus production and so much inflammation that nothing would pass through my large intestine. Never again. This might be helpful for someone with intermittent problems, but it didn't work for me even though I hadn't had a flare-up for about 1 1/2 years.Read More Read Less

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amyj | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/9/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking for GERD & EOE This has worked wonders for me! I had constant burning in my stomach and esophagus. PPI's were not working and I didn't want to use steroids so decided to try slippery elm. So glad I did! It has helped me in such a short amount of time. Water aggravates my GERD so I mix it in almond milk 3 times a day. It's truly been a life saver!

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7/20/2018
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Overall rating 4.7
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Someone commented that you can only get Slippery Elm, in Powder form. I still get the lozenges at a health food store.

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wm.edwards | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
1/16/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been using this for more than 10 years to temper IBS flare-up - it works, is a life saver & is wonderful!!

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passing53 | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/31/2017
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Uses for treatment of any mucus infection, yeast infections. After treatment, I visit the doctor to make sure that yeast infection no longer exists.

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Shannon | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
10/26/2017
Condition: Nonmelanoma skin cancer
Overall rating 4.7
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Tried slippery elm for sore throat. It seemed to had immediate soothing effects in tea form. It also seemed to make me nod in and out of sleep all day. My achiness from flu is all gone and sore throat is much better! Tastes like maple with black pepper. I like it so far.

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