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Slippery Elm (ulmus rubra)

Slippery Elm (ulmus rubra) Description

The slippery elm is a tree found in eastern North America. The bark of this tree has many medicinal uses.

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Slippery Elm (ulmus rubra) Medical Usage

The bark of the slippery elm has been used to treat sore throats, and as a soother of the digestive tract for those with irritable bowel syndrome or gastritis. This makes it an important ingredient in colon cleansers.

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Slippery Elm (ulmus rubra) Preperation

Slippery elm can be taken as a gruel, a mucilage, in dried powder form as tea, and tablet form.

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Slippery Elm (ulmus rubra) Side Effects

Although some people get an allergic rash when slippery elm is applied to the skin, it is not known to have any side effects or harmful interactions at recommended doses.

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Slippery Elm (ulmus rubra) Treats (Conditions/Diseases)

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