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Slippery Elm, Red Elm
Mucilage, composed of
galactose, 3-methyl galactose, rhamnose and galacturonic acid residues.
---Medicinal Actions and Uses---
nutrient, astringent, anti-inflammatory.
Slippery Elm Bark is a soothing nutritive demulcent which is perfectly
suited for sensitive or inflamed mucous membrane linings in the digestive
system. This herb is used in the treatment of gastritis, gastric or duodenal
ulcer, enteritis, colitis and the like. It is often used as a food during
convalescence as it is gentle and easily assimilated. In diarrhea it will
soothe and astringe at the same time. Externally it makes an excellent
poultice for use in cases of boils, abscesses or ulcers.