Slippery Elm 60capsules

Description

Other Names:

Ulmaceae (Family) / Ulmus Fulva / Amerikan Karaagaci / Indian Elm / Moose Elm / Red Elm / Sweet Elm / Soft Elm / Gray Elm

Botanical Description:

• Slippery elm is characterized by its “slippery” inner bark, and may live to be 200 years old.
• It can reach up to 40 meters tall, and is mainly found on moist, rich soils of lower slopes and flood plains.
• The tree is browsed by wildlife and the seeds are a minor source of food.
• It has long been cultivated but has fallen victim to Dutch elm disease.
• The inner bark is harvested during the spring.

Part of Plant Used:

• Inner bark

Main Uses:

Highly mucilaginous herb used to coat the stomach and provide protection in cases of gastritis, heart burn and ulceration.

Other Traditional Uses:

• Anti-cancer activity
• Anti-tussive
• Astringent
• Demulcent
• Digestive irritation
• Emollient
• Gastritis – protect against
• Healing
• Heartburn – protect against
• Indigestion
• Mucilaginous
• Nutritive
• Soothing
• Sore throats
• stomach – coats
• Stomach ulcers
• Ulceration – protect against
• Vulnerary