DIY Gastritis Soothing Elixir

Whether you struggle with chronic or acute gastric this unique herbal preparation will help soothe your discomfort and can address certain of the root causes of this issue.

You will learn all about how to make Real Herbal Marshmallow which contain active ingredients that target the issues related to Gastritis such as inflammation, damage to the lining of the stomach, and even bacterial infection.

The star ingredients are the soothing Marshmallow Root and the cleansing and healing Reishi mushroom. Please read on to learn more about these herbs and why they are great support if you or a loved one struggle with the condition of Gastritis.

What is Gastritis?

The most simple way to understand gastritis is as the “inflammation of the stomach lining”. The inner lining of your stomach is coated by an essential protective mucous layer and when this layer is damaged various degrees of inflammation of the stomach can occur.

This can be caused by a wide variety of factors including lifestyle, diet, stress, bacteria, autoimmunity, and even environmental factors. The main bacteria that can breach and damage the stomach lining is called Helicobactor pylori. There are generally 2 categories of gastritis:

Acute : This shows up as sudden inflammation, it can be triggered by alcohol, certain drugs such as NSAIDs which cause irritation , other medication , bacteria or viruses, and stress.

Chronic : This is a long term persistent gastritis issue that can be due to bacterial infection, autoimmune gastritis, or exposure to long term environmental toxicity.

Gastritis doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s part of a bigger picture of gut health. If you’ve ever dealt with acid reflux, GERD, IBS, leaky gut, ulcers, or inflammatory bowel disease, the same underlying imbalances that inflame your stomach lining could be affecting the rest of your digestive tract.

That’s why I keep The Holistic Guide to Wellness on my shelf. Inside, Dr. Nicole Apelian lays out 45 step-by-step herbal protocols, including complete, day-by-day recovery plans for gastritis and other digestive disorders, so you know exactly what to eat, what to avoid, which remedies to prepare, and when to take them. No guesswork, no scattered advice, just a full blueprint for healing.

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Herbs for Soothing Gastritis

Due to the nature of the condition and the plants required to treat it ( those with soothing mucilage properties) the extraction preparation should be limited to a long steeped water extraction in order to get the true therapeutic effects and help heal this condition. These are the herbal allies used to create a Gastritis Soothing Elixir in the form of real Marshmallows:

Reishi: Ganoderma lucidum, features properties which inhibit bacterial growth (including one of the most troublesome for those with gastritis, Helicobacter pylori.) Reishi mushroom also promotes the healing of gastric ulcers .

H. pylori is a major culprit in gastritis. And reishi is one of the few natural allies that can fight it while helping ulcers heal. A tincture delivers its full-strength compounds fast, without weeks of prep. I get mine ready-made so I can start in minutes, not months.

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Marshmallow Root : Althea officinalis has strong demulcent properties which make it the perfect cooling and moistening agent that can soothe the inflammation and nourish the mucosal lining of your stomach. It has an affinity for the digestive system and is deeply hydrating as it contains natural constituents known as mucilaginous polysaccharides.

Beautiful close-up of althaea officinalis

Marshmallow root and reishi are just two of nature’s healers — but they’re far from the only ones. Across fields, forests, and even your own backyard, there are plants with the power to soothe inflammation, fight infection, and repair the body in ways most people have forgotten.

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Real Herbal Marshmallows: Marshmallow Root

Marshmallow Root and Reishi infused Marshmallows are perfect for a gut soothing and healing snack. This recipe requires some overnight preparation and patience but it is actually quite fun, and so worth it for uniqueness, the flavour, and the powerful natural medicinal benefits.

Ingredients

5 Tablespoons dried cut Marshmallow Root
3 Tablespoons dried Reishi (or 20 drops of this potent Reishi Tincture)
⅓ Cup Jaggery
⅓ Cup Aquafaba
¾ Cup Water
1Teaspoon Cream of Tartar/ Baobab Powder
1 ½ Teaspoons Agar Agar

Step by Step instructions

Boil some water and fill ½ cup and ¼ cup respectively in each jar, get your dried cut Marshmallow Root and dried cut Reishi mushroom at the ready.
Add in 5 tablespoons of Marshmallows Root to ¼ cup hot water.
Add 3 tablespoons of Reishi to ½ cup hot water.
Add your Reishi mix to a pot, begin heating on low heat.
Allow the Reishi to simmer and decoct until the liquid reduces half way ( to approx ¼ cup.)
Return the Reishi to a sealable jar.
Seal both jars and allow both infusions to sit for 12-24 hours.
The next day, combine your infusions and get a fine weave fabric strainer ready.
Strain the infusions squeezing out all the herbal goodness, double check that you have approx ½ Cup total liquid set aside ( both strained infusions combined.)
Measure out ⅓ cup aquafaba.
Add in 1 Teaspoon of Baobab powder or Cream of Tartar
Begin beating the aquafaba and baobab mix.
Keep beating, this takes some patience ( feel free to use an electric whisk.)
Beat until the liquid is thick, white, and fluffy then set this aside.
Add in your infusions to a pot on medium heat.
Add in 1/3 cup jaggery and heat gently until it is fully dissolved.
Add in 1 ½ Teaspoons of Agar Agar powder to the pot.
Boil on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and ready your aquafaba fluff.
Pour your infusion into a jar to cool very slightly , add your aquafaba fluff to the pot or a larger bowl.
Slowly add in your boiled infusion, jaggery and agar mix to the fluff all while beating consistently.
Keep beating everything together for a few minutes, work quickly as the mix will begin setting.
Decant your final mix into a mold/container.
Allow this to set in a cool space for a few hours.
Pop the marshmallow out of the mold.
Cut into pieces and enjoy the fluffy gut healing herbal goodness.

Storage & Suggested Use

Keep in a cool place or the fridge. Best enjoyed within 3 days.

During a gastritis flare-up, eat a few daily to soothe and protect your stomach lining, alongside a healing diet and lifestyle. You can also enjoy them as a preventive snack if you’re prone to this condition.

Suitable for most ages, this recipe nourishes mucous membranes, supports overall wellness, and even helps with dry coughs or systemic dryness thanks to marshmallow root. Reishi, jaggery, baobab, and agar add extra health benefits.
Check for contraindications if pregnant, on medication, or with health conditions, and always listen to your body’s response.

However, if you don’t have the time, the tools, or a clean source for fresh marshmallow root and reishi, you can get an even more powerful gut-support formula ready-made as a tincture. It contains both Reishi, Marshmallow, and much more. Check it out yourself right here!

It’s crafted by one of America’s top herbalists, using only wild-harvested or organically grown ingredients – a quality standard most supplements can’t claim.

This Gut-Supporting Reishi & Marshmallow Tincture could be a lifesaver if gastritis strikes, stomach pain flares up, or stress and diet take their toll on your digestive lining.

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