Natures Sunshine Slippery Elm

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Natures Sunshine Benefits: Supports healthy digestion. Soothes the digestive tract. Helps maintain normal elimination. Absorbs toxins from the bowel. Slippery Elm [Digestive, Intestinal] is also known by the names Red Elm, Moose Elm and Indian Elm. It may help to relieve occasional digestive discomfort and provides mucilage, which may soothe the throat and digestive tract. Mucilage is an easily digestible long chain of sugars (polysaccharides) that make a slippery substance when combined with water. Historically, early American settlers used slippery elm as a survival food; George Washington and his troops survived for several days on slippery elm gruel during the bitter winter at Valley Forge. It may also be used externally as a poultice for the skin. Each capsule contains 360 mg slippery elm bark. Adults: Take 2 capsules with a meal twice daily. Bulk: Mix 1 or 2 heaping teaspoon(s) in 8 oz. of pure water or juice. Label Description: Herbal DietarySupplement Recommended Usage: Take two capsules with a meal twice daily. Ingredients: Supplement Facts Serving Size 2 Capsules Servings per container: 50 Amount Per 2 Capsules Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus fulva) 720 mg* *Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate (vege-table), silicon dioxide (powdered silica), gelatin and water. Notes: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This bottle was sealed for your protection. Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged. Miscellaneous Information: Provides Mucilage to Soothe the Digestive Tract Helps Relieve Digestive Discomfort Easy to Digest Nature's Sunshine uses natural source materials in its products that are subject to color variation. 2001 Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. Product of U.S.A.