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Slippery Elm
Family:
Ulmaceae |
Latin Name:
Ulmus rubra |
Description
Deciduous tree growing up to 132 feet, flowers appear from February-May, before the leaves appear.
Common Uses
The inner bark is taken for digestive problems, especially diarrhea. It is considered to be one of the best remedies for healing inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract. It is often used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, enteritis, and colitis. Slippery elm is also an effective remedy for chronic cystitis.
History
Also known as Indian elm because of its long history of use in Native American medicine. It was used for sore throat, to treat gunshot wounds, help remove bullets, ease fever and soothe diarrhea.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Complete Tissue Formula (BF&C), Essiac, Rene’s Tea, Traditional Formula, Essiac, Vitaly- TEA, Healthy Gut™, Herbal Clean Master Tea, Honey Lemon Flavor, Polarity Balancer®, Slippery Elm Bark, Cert. Organic, Throat Lozenges, Elderberry & Zinc, Tooth Powder, Herbal, Wanita’s Sunwheel Tea
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