Herbs - Slippery Elm - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Slippery elm is given as a very good nutritive and, when given as a gruel (powder mixed with water to form a paste and mixed into boiling milk or water), is very nourishing and strengthening during convalescence or when it is difficult to eat or even keep anything down.

This herb is very soothing to the mucous membranes especially of the digestive tract and works wonders when there is inflammation of ulceration. It is given in digestive weakness, stomach and intestinal ulcers, colitis, gastritis, sore and dry coughs, and hemorrhaging.

Slippery elm helps in suppressing acid production that protects the gastric mucosa and controls esophageal reflux which can cause indigestion. Given during wasting conditions, it helps increase body weight and strengthen the body. In diarrhea, it will sooth and astringe. It can be given before a journey to ward off any nausea and given before partys to allay hangovers.