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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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