Slippery Elm

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Also known as:  Red Elm;  Moose Elm

 

Description

Slippery Elm is the bark from a type of small Elm tree.  It is used as an Herb.

 

Botanical Names

 Ulmus fulva

 Ulmus rubra

 Both species of Slippery Elm belong to the Elm (Ulmaceae) family.

 

Part Used

 Bark (Inner Bark)

 

 

 

Health Benefits of Slippery Elm

Digestive System

 Slippery Elm may alleviate the discomfort associated with Diarrhea (by minimizing the Inflammation of the Intestinal Wall that occurs during Diarrhea (due to the Mucilages content of Slippery Elm). 

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