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Slippery elm
The inner bark of the slippery elm tree, dried and ground into a powder used in teas, lozenges, and porridge-like drinks; it is rich in mucilage, a soluble fiber that swells into a gel with water.
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Slippery elm's mucilage can coat the gut and slow how quickly other things are absorbed, so it is generally taken apart from medications. Consider separating it from other medicines by a couple of hours.