Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report: APA. Chow, Susan. (2023, July 20). What are Peptic Ulcers?.

The inner bark of slippery elm contains a substance called mucilage. When you mix it with liquid, it takes on a smooth, gel-like texture. That is thought to soothe inflamed and irritated tissues.

When too much acid builds up in the stomach, it often inflames the inner stomach lining. Certain drugs, like Prilosec, treat this inflammation by reducing the amount of acid your body produces.