Actions:

• Demulcent-
• Emollient
• Diuretic
• expectorant
• Nutritive

Slippery Elm Bark Powder contains:

·         Calcium

·         Iron

·         Magnesium

·         Manganese

·         Phosphorous

·         Potassium

·         Selenium

·         Zinc

·         Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C

History 

The inner bark of the slippery elm tree has been used as a herbal remedy for centuries. Native Americans traditionally used slippery elm in healing salves and poultices for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, and skin inflammation. On contact with water, slippery elm powder becomes mucilaginous (slimey, gel-like) in texture which accounts for the majority of its medicinal properties. It has demulcent (soothing) actions on all mucous membranes, including those of the digestive tract, urinary and respiratory tract and also soothes the skin on contact. It also has astringent effects, tightening the surfaces on which it contacts, providing an effective barrier to bacterial infection and alleviating diarrhoea. Slippery elm is also rich in nutrients and can be used as a gruel for infants, invalids and patients with intestinal inflammation.

Slippery Elm Benefits

It not only has a most soothing and healing action on all the parts it comes in contact with, but in addition possesses as much nutrition as is contained in oatmeal, and when made into gruel forms a wholesome and sustaining food for infants and invalids. It forms the basis of many patent foods.

Slippery Elm Food is generally made by mixing a teaspoonful of the powder into a thin and perfectly smooth paste with cold water and then pouring on a pint of boiling water, steadily stirring meanwhile. It can, if desired, be flavoured with cinnamon, nutmeg or lemon rind.

This makes an excellent drink in cases of irritation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, and taken at night will induce sleep.

Equine Use.

Slippery elm bark is a soothing anti-inflammatory herb that reduces irritation of the stomach lining and promotes healing. It is very soothing to the horse as it reduces the discomfort that accompanies gastric ulcers and is very nourishing. Slippery elm is a wonderful remedy for foals and mature horses alike.

Slippery Elm Bark Powder is used for the management of diarrhoea, gastric ulcers, in the aftercare of some colic cases and for the treatment of colds, flu and sore throats. Its mucilage properties soothe respiratory problems and urinary problems. It soothes and coats injured and inflamed tissue. Can be used externally when mixed with water as a poultice for wounds and inflammation.