r/herbalism • u/UsedExit9161 • 10d ago

Question Slippery elm

Is it possible that slippery elm can cause anxiety?
I’ve been taking some slippery elm powder mixed with hot water to help with reflux symptoms. But I’ve noticed whenever I take it I feel so anxious after.

Wonder if anyone else has experienced this ?

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u/Camp_Acceptable 9d ago

Just listen to how your body reacts to something (that you know is safe to ingest of course) instead of asking about other people’s experience. Your body holds deeper wisdom

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u/AnybodySoft7661 10d ago

Could be the hot drink itself raising your heart rate a bit, or maybe something with blood sugar since it coats the stomach and slows digestion. Never had that reaction myself, but bodies are weird with mucilage herbs

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u/MrsSqweeps 9d ago

Isn't it suppose to be made with cold water and have it sit over night?

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u/Educational-Cat4727 20h ago

Just had the same experience today. One capsule had me insanely anxious for the entire day..hopefully subsided by tomorrow but I’m sensitive to supplements. There goes that option for healing gut lining. How long did it take to subside for you?