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Posted 8/17/2011 2:35 PM (GMT -5)

Has anyone ever tried marshmallow root tea?  My cousin recommended it for my flare up.  I have been flaring for almost a month.  My doctor asked me to try hydrocortisone enemas for a couple weeks to see if that helps.  I have been on those for 5 days and haven't seen much of a difference.  It seems like every other day my body does ok.  Today is a bad day.  I just wanted some honest opinions on this tea.  Thanks.

Posted 8/17/2011 3:28 PM (GMT -5)
Never tried it...what is it supposed to do as per your cousin?

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Posted 8/17/2011 5:53 PM (GMT -5)
Butterflygirlie

Yes, I have tried it. It's supposed to soothe the gut. I didn't take it regularly enough to be able to tell you if it really works or not.

But I can tell you about the things I know do work:

1) LDN

2) slippery elm bark powder

3) probiotics, VSL #3

4) L-glutamine for colonic repair

Just a few things....

Posted 8/18/2011 1:20 AM (GMT -5)
Someone on here actually recommended it and I tried to find some at Whole Foods to no avail. So I just ordered some online and am anxious to try it. I too have been trying to get over a 3 week flare and am desperate! I wish I could remember who told me about it but will let you know how it works. I also ordered slippery elm bark powder and began probiotics (culterelle) yesterday.

Hope you feel better.
Posted 8/18/2011 8:22 AM (GMT -5)
I took marshmallow root as a supplement for about 2 years when I was initially diagnosed.... as you can see from my signature, it did nothing. I'm far worse off now then I was back in 2002!

Posted 8/18/2011 9:28 AM (GMT -5)
Tumeric and cinnamon work great for me!
Posted 8/18/2011 1:31 PM (GMT -5)
marshmallow root is supposed to be soothing to the gut. It is one of those things that can help with diarrhea or constipation. I keep the capsules on hand and use them if I'm feeling like things are a little too firm or I'm having to strain with BMs. I have never used it daily.
It would be worth a try, perhaps when you are at home for a few days in case it affects you negatively.
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