Slippery Elm - the funny sounding herb with serious significance.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data of Slippery Elm.
• What Is It? Basic Botanical Data of Slippery Elm Bark.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents.
• Property Uses,Nutrients and Indications.
• Discovery of Slippery Elm.
• Overview and Value of Slippery Elm.
• What Is Slippery Elm Used for Today?Information About This Extract.
• Common Traditional Usage List of slippery Elm.
• Historical Uses and Legend.
• Classical Slippery elm Remedy.
• Health Benefits of Slippery elm Bark.
• Supplemental Uses of Slippery Elm.
• Preparations and Suggestions.
• Modern Research:Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) soothing herbal bark.
• Research Updated:Slippery Elm or Ulmus fulva.

What Is Slippery Elm Used for Today?Information About This Extract.:

Slippery elm has not been scientifically studied to any significant extent. It's primarily used today as a cough lozenge, widely available in pharmacies. Based on its soothing properties, slippery elm is also sometimes recommended for treating irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), gastritis, esophageal reflux (heartburn), and hemorrhoids. However, there is no meaningful evidence that it is helpful for any of these conditions.

 Common Uses: Slippery Elm Bark is a soothing nutritive demulcent which is perfectly suited for sensitive or inflamed mucous membrane linings in the digestive system. It may be used in gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcer, enteritis, colitis and the like. It is often used as a food during convalescence as it is gentle and easily assimilated. In diarrhea it will soothe and astringe at the same time. Externally it makes an excellent poultice for use in cases of boils, abscesses or ulcers.

 Suggested Use: 30 to 50 drops in water or juice three to four times daily or as recommended by your health practitioner.

 Herbal Anecdote: The plant contains mucilage, a long chain of sugars (polysaccharides) that make a slippery substance when combined with water. George Washington and his troops survived for several days on slippery elm gruel during the bitter winter at Valley Forge

 Combinations: Slippery Elm and Marshmallow Powder:This is delicious, (some people prefer it to straight slippery elm for the extra effectiveness of the additional herbs). It is ideal for maintaining and soothing the stomach and bowel, lining and calming irritations and unbalanced production of some digestive juices. It can be mashed into a banana, using one tablespoon at a time, up to five times daily or add to 1/2 cup of water or apple juice to the powder, place in a jar and shake vigorously and drink immediately.

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♣ last edit date:20th,Oct.2010.