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Elm, Slippery Ulmus fulva

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Common Names

Elm, Slippery , Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm

Botanical Name

Ulmus fulva

Family

ULMACEAE The Elm Family

Elm, Slippery Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses:	Abrasions/Cuts * Burns/SunBurn * Diarrhea * Pregnancy * Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
Properties:	Demulcent* Emollient* Expectorant* Diuretic* Astringent*
Parts Used:	Inner Bark
Constituents:	mucilage
Traditions:	North America *

In herbal medicine a Slippery Elm bark powder is considered one of the best possible poultices for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns and reducing pain and inflammation. The tree's inner bark is rich in mucilage, a spongy, slippery fiber that soothes and coats mucus membrane inflammation and irritation in the throat and urinary tract when the herb is taken as a tea or infusion.^{Mountain Rose Herbs (2008-07-12)}

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Certified Organic Sheep Sorrel-Burdock

(Cleansing Support) * "Essiac" like tonic. Cleansing tonic. Contains: organic Sheep Sorrel flower and leaf (Rumex), organic Burdock root (Arctium lappa), wildcrafted Slippery Elm inner bark (Ulnus fulva), wildcrafted Turkey rhubarb root (Rheum spp.) Not for use while pregnant or nursing/ Large doses are laxative and cathartic

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Certified Organic Slippery Elm bark capsules

(Ulmus rubra) 500mg/100 capsules

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Certified Organic Slippery Elm Bark

Ulmus rubra Origin- USA The chopped bark is suitable for poultices. Use ground bark for tea. Up to 5 tablespoons (15 grams) of slippery elm bark can be dissolved in a cup (240 ml) of water

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Side Effects:

There are no known contraindications or precautions for slippery elm because it is mainly mucilage and various nutrients.

How to Use: Elm, Slippery

Preparation Methods & Dosage :The chopped bark is suitable for poultices. Use ground bark for tea. The inner bark is preferred. Teas, infusions, poultices. Up to 5 tablespoons (15 grams) of slippery elm bark can be dissolved in a cup (240 ml) of water. Sometimes found encapsulated and as a liquid extract.^{Mountain Rose Herbs (2008-07-12)}

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Elm, Slippery Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Abrasions/Cuts * Burns/SunBurn * Diarrhea * Pregnancy * Sore Throat/Laryngitis *

Elm, Slippery for :Gastrointestinal tract
	Soothes inflamed, irritated mucous membranes from the inside of your mouth all the way through the rest of your gastrointestinal tract. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Slippery Elm for :Minor burns, skin care
	Slippery elm poultices are used for treating inflamed, or irritated skin and minor burns.

Slippery elm for :Diarrhea, ulcerative colitis
	Slippery elm is used in natural medicine to treat chronic diarrhea, gastritis, peptic and duodenal ulcers, and ulcerative colitis.

Slippery elm for :Cuts, burns, irritated skin
	The high mucilage content of Slippery elm is responsible for it's effectiveness in herbal medicine for treating itchy, inflamed, or irritated skin as well as cuts, scrapes, scratches, and minor burns.

Plant Description
The Slippery Elm is a small tree abundant in various parts of North America. The inner bark has important medicinal value and was official in the US. Pharmacopoeia. The powdered bark is sold in two forms: a coarse powder for use as poultices and a fine powder for making a mucilaginous drinks. It is recommended that ten-year old bark be used. The powder should be grey of fawn-colored. If dark or reddish, good results will not be obtained. ^{Grieve, Maude Modern Herbal (1931)}
Related Species Ulmus rubra

History and Traditions
The bark has also been used historically by native women as an abortifacient, first moistened with water and then inserted into the cervix.
Astrology:
It is a cold and Saturnine plant. The leaves thereof bruised and applied heal green wounds, being bound thereon with its own bark. The leaves or the bark used with vinegar cureth scurf and leprosy very effectually: The decoction of the leaves, bark, or root, being bathed, heals broken bones. ^{Nicholas Culpeper}
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