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Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra)
Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra)
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Nourishing • Soothing • Protective
Slippery elm is a native North American medicine used for generations by Indigenous peoples and later in African American folk tradition, where it was cooked into a gruel for the sick and the weak. Rich in mucilage, it coats and soothes the tissues of the digestive tract, throat and respiratory system.
Traditional Uses:
- Soothing the digestive lining
- Supporting regular elimination
- Comforting the throat
- Gentle nourishment during recovery
Sold by the ounce.
How to Use: Often prepared as a cold infusion, gruel, or powder mixed into water, tea or food. Take two hours apart from medications, since it may slow their absorption.
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider or herbalist before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.
