Slippery Elm herb ground powder

Slippery Elm herb powder

Slippery Elm
(Ulmus fulva)
Slippery elm is a tree. The inner bark (not the whole bark) is used as medicine.

People take slippery elm for coughs, sore throat, colic, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bladder and urinary tract infections, syphilis, herpes, and for expelling tapeworms.
It is also used for protecting against stomach and duodenal ulcers, for colitis, diverticulitis, GI inflammation, and too much stomach acid. Slippery elm is also taken by mouth to cause an abortion.

Slippery elm is applied to the skin for wounds, burns, gout, rheumatism, cold sores, boils, abscesses, ulcers, toothaches, sore throat, and as a lubricant to ease labor.

In manufacturing, slippery elm is used in some baby foods and adult nutritionals, and in some oral lozenges used for soothing throat pain.
How does it work?
Slippery elm contains chemicals that can help soothe sore throats. It can also cause mucous secretion which might be helpful for stomach and intestinal problems.

Use 1 level TABLEspoon (2g) per cup required.
place in pot
add boiling water
allow to infuse for 3-5 minutes.
strain into a cup and enjoy
The powder may dissolve into the hot water, straining is optional in this case.
Drink uo to 3 cups per day to ease pain.
As with all herbs, please seek a qualified medical opinion BEFORE taking, particularly if you are already taking prescribed medication.
Only suitable for children under medical guidance.