| Slippery Elm (Ulmus
rubra) is native specific portions of North America. It grows in eastern
Canada, and eastern and central United States. Slippery Elm has been
employed in traditional herbal medicine for over 100 years. The dried inner portion
of the slippery elm bark has been used both by Native Americans and early
settlers. Slippery Elm is a nutritious food that was made into a type of pudding
for those who had weak stomachs. In times of famine early American settlers used
slippery elm as a survival food; it is said George Washington and his troops
survived for several days on slippery elm gruel during the bitter winter at
Valley Forge.
Slippery elm is soothing to irritated tissues and
has been used in poultices for its ability to encourage healing in wounds.
Slippery Elm nourishes the adrenal glands, gastrointestinal tract, and
respiratory system. It helps the body expel excess mucus. Other conditions
slippery elm is used for include: Abscess, Broken Bones, Burns and Scalds,
Cholera, Colitis, Constipation -Children, Debility, Diaper rash, Diarrhea -In
children, Diverticulitis, Dysentery, Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Indigestion,
Labor pain, Leprosy, Sore Throat,
and Sores
Slippery Elm works well in combination with the
herbs goldenseal and echinacea for colds and flu.
Slippery Elm also known as:
Ulmus
rubra, Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm
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