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Native Americans used slippery elm bark, or slippery elm (Ulmus fulva), for hundreds of years. Used externally, slippery elm forms a soothing poultice for boils, cuts and skin abrasion. When taken by mouth, either as a capsule or tea, slippery elm bark soothes coughs and digestive upset.
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Ulmus rubra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Slippery Elm Ulmus rubra is a species of elm native to eastern North America (from southeast North Dakota, east to southern Quebec, south to northernmost Florida, and west to eastern Texa...
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George Washington and his troops survived for days during the bitter winter at Valley Forge eating nothing but gruel made from Slippery Elm bark. However, Slippery Elm may interfere with the absorption of certain minerals and pharmaceuticals, so is best given separately from any concurrent drug therapy.
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Read about Slippery Elm Bark at Flora Health's Herb Encyclopedia and find out more about its traditional usage, suggested ammount, drug interactions, side affects and more. ... Slippery elm bark tea is taken 3-5 times per day, or as required. Alternatively, porridge of the bark can also be taken throughout the day,
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Slippery Elm has been known to effectively soothe intestinal irritattion, upset stomach and sore throat. ... Slippery Elm (Digestive, Intestinal helps relieve digestive discomfort and provides mucilage to soothe the digestive tract. It grows widely throughout North America and is also known by the names Red Elm,
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Indications: 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.
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