Aloe vera demonstrates significant gastroprotective effects via a number of mechanisms. Only the inner gel fillet is used in this product, alleviating any laxative effect.To soothe esophageal irritation, GI-Encap can be taken out of the capsule and mixed with warm water for a soothing tea. Recommended Use or Purpose: Used in herbal medicine as a demulcent to help soothe irritation/ inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 1-2 capsules three times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Medicinal Ingredients: Per Capsule: Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (root) 175 mg Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) (root) 100 mg Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) (stem bark inner) 50 mg Aloe (Aloe vera) (leaf gel) (200:1) 25 mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
