Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra), used in salves, ointments, balms, teas, etc. The plant contains mucilage, a slippery gel-like substance when mixed with water. It’s healing benefits include:
- Wounds, burns, boils, psoriasis, and other skin conditions
- Anti-inflammatory
- Ulcers
- Relieves coughs
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Stomach and intestinal problems
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Slippery Elm Bark induces reflux stimulation of nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract that leads to increased secretion of mucus. This protects the intestinal tract against ulcers and increased acidity.
To make tea:
Heat 1 cup of hot water. Using the teabags provided, steep one teabag for ten minutes. Each teabag can used twice. Add honey, stevia or agave nectar to sweeten as desired. 15 count teabags. Steep each teabag twice. This is a one month supply.
DISCLAIMER:
This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. We recommend medicinal herbs for various health concerns, but we cannot diagnose health conditions, nor prescribe medicine legally. We do not practice medicine and are not doctors. However, we do believe in the efficacy of botanical herbs.