Slippery Elm, Powdered
(also referred to as...)
Slippery Elm Inner Bark
Latin Name: Ulmus rubra, U. fulva
Family: Urticaceae
Description
Since the wood is of no value, this small tree is usually stripped of its bark and left to die. The bark should be 10 years old before use and the powder should be greyish, not dark or reddish. In early spring, the flowers grow before the leaves.
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.
Source
Bark
Preparations
Mix one tablespoon of powder with water to form a paste. Bring one cup water or milk to a boil and pour the paste in. Boil five more minutes and strain. Drink three cups daily or when needed.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
There are no known contraindications.
Ailment / Situation Listing
| Boil/Abcess | Colitis | Debility |
| Diarrhea | Digestive Weakness | Excessive Discharges |
| Gastritis | Hangover | Hemorrage |
| Hyperacidity | Imflammatory Conditions | Irritated mucous membranes |
| Nausea | Sore and Dry Coughs | Ulcers |
| Vaginitis | Varicose Ulcer | Weakness |
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