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Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) helps relieve digestive discomfort and provides mucilage - long-chain polysaccharides that make a slippery substance when combined with water - which soothes the digestive system.
Slippery elm is also rich in nutrients and is easy to digest, making it an excellent food during times of digestive discomfort and recovery from illness, for both young and old.
For External Use:
Slippery Elm makes a wonderful poultice, applied locally, for drawing out toxins, especially those associated with boils, spots or abscesses and can assist in the the removal of splinters. Applied to wounds, burns and inflammation of any kind, it will help to soothe, heal and reduce swelling and pain.For Internal Use:
Slippery Elm can be used to help soothe many different types of digestive complaints, for example: - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - Colitis and diverticulitis - Inflammation of the gut or colic - Can give instant relief to acid indigestion or 'reflux' (this is a common use for Slippery Elm) - Ulcers anywhere in the gut (stomach & intestines) - Diarrhoea - especially if mixed with a banana and powdered Marshmallow As a nutritive, Slippery Elm is a great food for debilitated states, and as a baby food It can also be useful for urinary infections - cystitis for example Traditionally, it is also reported to ease chest, lung and bronchial conditionsMucilage is the most abundant constituent of slippery elm bark, but the tree also contains starch, sugar, calcium, iodine, bromine, amino acids, and traces of manganese and zinc, which is what makes it such a nourishing food.
In Summary, Slippery Elm is an incredibly soothing herb, giving fast-acting relief for many digestive and bowel problems.It is also very commonly used to treat digestive and bronchial conditions in horses
Recommended intake: To make tea, mix 1 teaspoon of Slippery Elm powder with a little water to a paste, then slowly add half a pint or so of boiling water, stirring or whisking all the time. Drink 2-3 cups daily.
Slippery Elm Powder 1kg £59.95 £44.95  | Slippery Elm Powder 500g £32.95 £24.95 |
Slippery Elm Powder 250g £17.95 £13.95 | Slippery Elm Powder 125g £9.95 £7.95 |
Slippery Elm powder 50g £6.95 £4.95 | |
If you don't like the taste of Slippery Elm Drinks, it is available in capsule form
Slippery Elm Capsules 60 x 600mg £9.95  | Slippery Elm Capsules 180 x 600mg £27.95 |
Slippery Elm Capsules 300 x 600mg £44.95 | |
