ingredients
1 part Marshmallow Root
1 part Slippery Elm Powder
1 part Licorice Root
Follow directions for how to make as a decoction. In this case I like to use 1 teaspoon of each herb and boil 4 cups of water (by the time some has evaporated and I am ready to simmer, I am left with approximately 3 cups.) If you have more time, you can also prepare the marshmallow root through a cold infusion, but I typically don't have enough time and I find a decoction with these three herbs synergistically works very well for me.
This tea blend has been super healing to my gut and offers excellent digestive support if my stomach is upset.
All three herbs in this tea blend are demulcents, which are soothing to the mucous membranes. I will highlight some of the digestive indications and contraindications below.
In my regimen to promote gut health, I have been helped in the past by using ox-bile, liver supporting herbs, probiotics and prebiotics, 4oz of aloe vera juice daily, as well as l-glutamine for optimal microbiome health and gut healing. Please check with your doctor before starting any herbs or supplements.
Marshmallow Root has been used for oral inflammation or ulceration, esophagitis, gastritis, gastric ulcers, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis and IBS. Marshmallow root is contraindicated with mucosal congestion and should not be taken simultaneously with medications, as it may hinder absorption (Alfs, 2003.)
Slippery Elm is known to help with esophagitis, ulcers, ulcerative colitis, IBS and diverticulitis. Similar to Marshmallow Root, it should not be taken simultaneously with medications, as it may hinder absorption (Alfs, 2003.)
Licorice Root is known to be helpful for a lot of digestive indications including indigestion, gastritis, ulcers, ulcerative colitis, chronic &
stubborn constipation (Alfs, 2003.) It should be noted that Licorice has SEVERAL contraindications so you may want
to leave it out or make a substitution if you have any of the following: Hypertension (high blood pressure), glaucoma, heart disease, clinical depression, diabetes, tachycardia, congestive
heart failure (CHF), hypokalemia, cirrhosis, renal insufficiency, low testosterone levels, edema, or during pregnancy (Alfs, 2003.)
References
Alfs, M. (2003). 300 Herbs their indications and contraindications. New Brighton, MN: Old Theology Book House.
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