Ulcerex™

Digestive ulcers can result in unpleasant discomfort and sometimes lead to complications. Ulcers affect 10% of the United States population, particularly adults aged forty and above.

These types of ulcers develop mostly in the stomach (gastric ulcers) or in the initial part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). Stomach ulcers are injuries or sores in the lining of the digestive tract. Much like a wound on the skin, ulcers can cause significant pain, especially when they come into contact with stomach acid.

The lining of the digestive tract is equipped with a defense mechanism that fights off harmful aggressors. When there is an imbalance between the defense system and aggressive agents, generally an ulcer develops. Possible factors responsible for the development of digestive ulcers are: tobacco, alcohol, stress, greasy and spicy foods, H. pylori bacteria, and certain types of medications.

Symptoms produced by digestive ulcers may vary depending on the type of ulcer and the severity of the condition. Most people with ulcers experience burning sensations or pain in the upper abdomen. The pain could fluctuate depending on nutritional intake. It can be either aggravated or relieved by eating certain foods. Other symptoms include burping, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and the presence of blood in vomit or stool.

Ulcerex™ is a unique combination of quality herbs formulated to support the digestive system. This product contains sangre de grado extract, an ingredient frequently used in Amazonian regions for different conditions.

Ingredients

A long time ago, chickweed was used as a food. This plant enjoys a reputation in folk medicine for its therapeutic use in a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from indigestion to skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The active compounds in chickweed are not fully known. It contains relatively high levels of vitamin C and flavonoids, which may partly explain its effectiveness for skin irritations and itching. It is also commonly used by individuals with stomach and duodenal ulcers.

White oak bark was used traditionally by herbalists for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and diarrhea. Tannic acid, derived from oak trees, has a long history of applications in tanning hides. Tannins are the primary constituents of oak bark. These tannins are potent astringents, similar to those found in witch hazel. Tannins bind liquids, absorb toxins, and soothe inflamed tissues. Astringents such as white oak bark may also help relieve the pain of sore throats and canker sores.

With a long history of indigenous use in the rainforest of South America, sangre de grado has been used since the 1600s.  Today, sangre de grado resin continues to be used in traditional South American medicine, similarly to its historical use by indigenous peoples. In Peruvian herbal medicine, it is recommended for wounds, hemorrhaging, and vaginal douche. It is also used internally for various conditions of the digestive, respiratory, and immune systems. Sangre de grado is full of phytochemicals, including proanthocyanidins (antioxidants), simple phenols, diterpenes, phytosterols, and biologically active alkaloids and lignans. Scientists have attributed many of its biologically active properties to two active constituents: the alkaloid taspine and the lignan dimethylcedrusine.

Originally from South America, cayenne fruit is now used worldwide as a food and spice. Cayenne is very closely related to bell peppers, jalapeños, and other similar peppers. The potent hot fruit of cayenne has been used as medicine for centuries. It is still considered helpful by herbalists for various gastrointestinal tract and circulatory conditions.