Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra, the slippery elm, is a species of elm native to eastern North America. Other common names include red elm, gray elm, soft elm, moose elm, and Indian elm.

Slippery elm powder is a natural treatment made from the bark of the elm tree. The inner bark of the tree is harvested and ground into a fine powder, which can be consumed as a supplement. Slippery elm supplements have gained popularity in recent years due to their potential benefits for digestive health. The powder can be mixed with hot water to make tea, or mixed into smoothies or food. Studies show that it’s most effective when treating irritable bowel syndrome, sore throats, and skin irritation

Slippery Elm is an herbal supplement used orally to treat conditions such as Colitis/diverticulitis, constipation, cough, cystitis, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, sore throat, ulcer prevention, and urinary tract infections.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Inflammatory bowel diseases
• Soothing a cough and sore throat.
• Slippery elm contains mucilage, a sticky mixture of sugars that can’t be broken down by the human digestive tract.
• Irritation of the urinary tract.
• Heartburn and GERD.

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