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5. Slippery Elm

Slippery elm is a herb that has been shown to soothe the stomach, intestines, throat, and mouth. It is high in antioxidants that help address inflammatory bowel and GERD conditions and can help stimulate the nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract, which increases mucus secretion to protect against excess acidity and ulcers. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, adults can take slippery elm in the form of tea, a tincture, alozenge or capsule. Slippery elm tea can be purchased at any health food store, or it can be made at home by steeping a teaspoon of the herb in boiling water for twenty minutes and then straining it.