SLIPPEREY ELM [670-7]
Soothing, healing nutrient for soft tissues.
Ulmus fulva
Slippery elm bark is mild-flavored and very nutritious, it has a food value
similar to oatmeal.
It expands and should be taken with plenty of water.
It is a contact healer for inside and outside that coats, soothes and heals
irritated or inflamed tissues including hemorrhoids, ulcers, burns and sore
throats.
It is a mild bulk laxative that absorbs toxins from the bowel.
Actually, it is also used for simple wounds and for broken or infected bones.
Slippery elm and marshmallow are very similar.
For babies or debilitated persons, slippery elm can be made into heating
gruel.
It can be added to formula to help the milk to digest.