• These herbs contain polysaccharides, which have a slippery mild taste, and swell in water.
• Most mucilaginous herbs are not broken down by the digestive tract, but absorb toxins from the bowel and give bulk to the stool.
• They are used to soothe the body, and can be applied topically as a poultice.

The major effects of mucilaginous herbs are:

1. They slow bowel transit time (helpful for diarrhea), they create bulk for the Intestinal tract to help the colon move waste more effectively (provide fiber).
2. They absorb toxins
3. They help balance intestinal flora
4. They have a demulcent action, meaning they help the body get rid of excess mucus.

Examples Include:

Slippery Elm, Mullein, Marshmallow, Aloe Vera, Pysllium, Comfrey, Irish moss, kelp, Fenugreek, and Echinacea

Note:

It is important to drink plenty of water when using mucilaginous herbs.

Intestinal Soothe and Build (#1106-2)

Contains:

Bugleweed, well known for its ability to control bleeding, it is an astringent to help tighten and tone tissues. Useful in cases of hemorrhoids, or gastrointestinal bleeding.

Chamomile relaxes muscles and soothes inflammation in the digestive tract. Helps break up gas, fight infection, and destroy yeast and fungus.

Marshmallow Root, soothes inflamed tissues, helps to heal mucus membranes.

Plantain, soothes inflamed tissues, promotes healing, absorbs toxins from the bowel, and has antibacterial properties.

RoseHips, a rich source of Vitamin C, to help promote tissue repair, rose hips are also an astringent, which tighten and tone the tissues and arrest bleeding.

Slippery elm soothes and heals mucus membranes. Provides bulk for the stool.

Everybody's Fiber - (#1336-6)

Contains: Slippery elm, Flax meal, Marshmallow, Apple pectin, peppermint leaf, Fennel, Chamomile, Una de gato, asparagus, Short-chain fructooligosaccharides (SCFOS).A gentle effective fiber blend for those who suffer from a combination of constipation along with alternating diarrhea, or spasms in the colon. The fibers from Slippery elm, flax meal, and marshmallow were chosen because of their soothing properties as well as their ability to rid the body of excess toxins, and provide bulk to the stool. Peppermint, fennel, and chamomile are aromatic herbs, which stimulate digestion, and help to break up gas in the digestive system. Both chamomile and una de gato have anti-fungal properties to help control yeast growth in the intestinal tract. Una de gato also promotes the growth of friendly bacteria and boosts the immune system. Chamomile and fennel, and peppermint provide anti-spasmodic to relax muscle spasms in the intestinal tract. SCFOS is a type of fiber that promotes the growth of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract. Apple pectin provides a source of fiber and helps protect against colon cancer. Mix 1 scoop in 8oz. juice or water, preferably before meals 3-4 times daily. Since this formula contains fiber you will want to drink it immediately after mixing. You may use a shaker cup to mix more thoroughly.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this publication is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose illness nor prescribe treatment. Rather, this material is designed to be used in cooperation with your nutritionally-oriented health professional to deal with your personal health problems. Should you use this information on your own, you are prescribing for yourself, which is your constitutional right, but neither the author nor publisher assume responsibility.

Are you hungry to learn more?

Check out some of my favorite websites that offer educational tools that will help you learn more about using herbs and vitamins for natural Healing:

www.Treelite.com
www.Herballure.com
www.naturestools.com