Slippery Elm

Other Common Names: American Elm, Indian Elm, Red Elm, Moose Elm

Latin description: Ulmus fulva

Parts to use: Inner bark.

Chemical constituents: Mucilage, phosphorus, polysaccharides, tannins, starch.

Actions: Demulcent, diuretic, emollient.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Coarsely ground and mixed with water it becomes a spongy mass which is used to bandage wounds.
Ground and mixed with milk it turns into a soothing nutritious food similar to oatmeal and was used to soothe sore throats, coughs, upset stomachs and infants with colic.
Used as throat lozenges.

Slippery Elm reduces stomach secretions and is therefore good for gastritis, ulcers and inflammed intestinal linings.
Slippery Elm restores the output of Cortin and assists the adrenal glands. Further uses are for asthma, bronchitis, coughs, intestinal problems, colitis, inflammations, etc. Slippery Elm contains: Vit. E, F, K, Bioflavonoids, Zinc, Selenium, Iodine, Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Copper and Phosphorus.

Dosage

Capsules: 4-8 “0” capsules 3-4x daily.
Decoction: 1 cup 3-4x daily.

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