This soothing brew is designed to help mend and protect the delicate membranes lining your digestive tract. It's a blend of bone broth, aloe vera juice, and a variety of herbs that have been traditionally used for digestive health.
The idea for this recipe came to me after a particularly rough bout of food poisoning. I was desperate for something that would help soothe my inflamed and irritated digestive tract. I started researching traditional remedies for digestive health and came across a number of herbs that have been used for centuries to treat a variety of digestive issues. I decided to combine these herbs into a single brew, and the results were amazing. Within a few days, my digestive symptoms had subsided and I was feeling much better.
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 1
Ingredients
1 cup bone broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup aloe vera juice
1 tablespoon slippery elm powder
1 teaspoon marshmallow root powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain into a mug and enjoy.
Drink 1-2 cups daily for best results.
Why It Works
Bone broth is a great source of collagen, which is a protein that helps to heal and protect the lining of the digestive tract.
Aloe vera juice has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that can help to reduce inflammation and irritation in the digestive tract.
Slippery elm powder is a demulcent, which means that it forms a protective coating over the lining of the digestive tract.
Marshmallow root powder is another demulcent that can help to soothe and protect the digestive tract.
Turmeric powder has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.
Ginger powder can help to improve digestion and reduce nausea.
Cinnamon has antimicrobial properties that can help to fight off bacteria and viruses that can cause digestive problems.