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Posted 4/2/2011 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys. I recently purchased marshmallow root (capsule form) and slippery elm (liquid extract). I'm currently in a really bad flare up (for over a month now) and was hoping these would maybe help a little bit. I was wondering if anybody else takes these and when/how do you recommend taking them. I did a quick search of the forum and didn't find too much.

Thanks :]
Posted 4/3/2011 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
I've used Slippery Elm and I've thought it really helped - but the only thing is, it needs to be taken several hours before and after meds. Since I take meds (Asacol) four times a day. if I forget to take to take S. Elm at the opportune moment, I'm nervous about taking it too close to my meds and my meds just sliding through without absorption.
But.... I have liked Slippery Elm. Have not tried Marshmallow.
Posted 4/3/2011 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
I tried slippery elm and bitters compound, both taste terrible and didn't help my condition. I have heard of a few people having some luck with slippery elm but I am not sure if they were severely flaring or in a mild flare. I tried it when I was pretty far gone.
Posted 4/3/2011 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, that might be the difference.... I've used it when flaring only mildly.
Posted 4/3/2011 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
I'm not currently on any medications (waiting on my 3rd remicade infusion, first two didn't do anything and I refuse to take prednisone again) so that wouldn't be a problem. Otherwise would you suggest just adding the slippery elm to water and taking it before meals?
Kiolm, I have changed my diet severely. I'm currently not eating gluten, dairy, or sugar. I'm not looking for a "fix," just something that might make things a little easier. I don't think it's going to send me straight into remission.
Posted 4/3/2011 6:48 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't tried marshmallow but I do take slippery elm capsules. I wasn't flaring when I started taking them but they changed icky mush BMs into much more formed BMs. I'm pleased with the results and I take 2 capsules in the middle of the day because I take my asacol in the morning and evening.
I really don't know if taking it before meals as opposed to some other time would make a difference. Since you're not on any other meds, try it out (maybe keep a journal of times you take it and your symptoms) and see how it goes.
Posted 4/3/2011 11:04 AM (GMT 0)
I used Slippery Elm with good results. I was bleeding very heavily and started taking 2 capsules 3 times per day and the bleeding nearly stopped for about 3 months but then I started having some break through bleeding so I started taking Bee Propolis and it helped me considerably for the diarrhea and bleeding.
Posted 4/3/2011 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
I tried them years ago, & did not have any noticeable results. I was mildly flaring at the time, and taking just Asacol, I believe.
Posted 7/1/2014 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
am on them now. Both were recommended by my natropathic doctor. It's only been a couple days so we will see what the result will be for me.

Good luck.

Becky
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