Soothe, Seal & Restore: Why Every Gut Needs a Little TLC

Paula Mackey
Nov 12, 2025
3 min read

The Mackey Meadows Gut Repair Difference

There’s something remarkable about the way our bodies speak to us—especially through the gut. When it’s happy, we feel grounded, energized, and clear-headed. But when it’s inflamed or struggling, everything from our mood to our immunity can take a hit.

That’s why I created the Mackey Meadows Gut Repair Tincture, a gentle and deeply nourishing blend of Marshmallow Root, Slippery Elm, and Licorice Root, extracted in pure vodka to draw out their full healing potential. This trio has been trusted for generations to calm irritation, rebuild the gut lining, and support long-term digestive health.

Marshmallow Root: The Soother

Marshmallow Root is nature’s velvet touch. Rich in mucilage—a gel-like substance that coats and protects delicate tissue—it acts like a cooling balm for the digestive tract. When inflammation or irritation sets in, Marshmallow Root steps in to line and soothe the gut, easing discomfort and allowing the body to focus on healing rather than reacting.

Slippery Elm: The Protector

Slippery Elm carries the same mucilaginous gifts, but with its own special twist—it binds with water to form a smooth, protective layer that clings to the intestinal walls. This coating shields the gut from further irritation while promoting a more balanced environment for healthy digestion. Traditionally, Slippery Elm was used for ulcers, gastritis, reflux, and even sore throats—anywhere the body needed a little extra comfort and protection.

Licorice Root: The Repairman

Licorice Root ties it all together. It brings powerful anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties that help the body regulate cortisol, repair mucous membranes, and restore balance to stressed systems. It’s the “repairman” of the blend—helping the gut lining heal while easing spasms, acid discomfort, and stress-related digestion issues.

(For those who are sensitive to whole licorice, there’s also an option to use the DGL version, which offers the same soothing benefits without affecting blood pressure.)

Why Gut Repair Matters

Modern life isn’t always kind to our digestive systems. Processed foods, stress, antibiotics, alcohol, and even over-the-counter pain medications can slowly wear away at the protective lining of our intestines. Over time, this can lead to what’s often called “leaky gut”—a condition where the gut barrier becomes more permeable than it should be, allowing undigested particles and toxins to sneak into the bloodstream.

The result? Fatigue, bloating, food sensitivities, inflammation, and a weakened immune response.

This is where the Gut Repair Tincture steps in. By coating and calming the gut lining, reducing inflammation, and giving the digestive system a chance to rest and rebuild, this blend helps the body restore one of its most vital foundations of health.

Who Can Benefit

Honestly? Almost everyone—at some point in their life.

Those recovering from antibiotic use or gut infections.
People with chronic bloating, reflux, or IBS-type symptoms.
Anyone with a history of food sensitivities or autoimmune flare-ups.
Those healing from stress-related digestive troubles or long-term inflammation.
Even simply as a seasonal gut reset after holidays or heavy meals.

Our digestive tract is where nutrients are absorbed, hormones are balanced, and much of the immune system resides. When we nurture the gut, we nurture everything—from mood and energy to immunity and vitality.

The Mackey Meadows Difference

Every drop of this tincture is handcrafted with care, extracted with pure vodka to preserve and deliver the herbs’ full spectrum of soothing, mucosal-loving properties. It’s simple, powerful, and time-tested—nothing synthetic, nothing unnecessary.

At Mackey Meadows, we believe that healing starts with the simple gifts of nature. This Gut Repair Tincture is one of those gifts—an herbal ally to keep on hand whenever your belly needs a little extra love.