Herbal Remedies - Slippery Elm Bark

March 24, 2004

Hey Skip!

I don't know of any... here is something I have I thought you might find interesting...

and the FDA even approves Slippery Elm... So it must be okay...ROFLMAO......

(have to see the humor in this)

Suzi

Slippery Elm

Parts Used The inner bark

Common Uses

Coats, protects and soothes inflamed mucus membranes in the throat, mouth and digestive tract.

Soothes sore and irritated throats

Helps to relieve coughs

Helps to relieve diarrhea, ulcers, heartburn and other gastric problems

Applied externally in a poultice it soothes and protects minor wound, burns, boils and skin irritations. Also acts as a mild astringent.

How Slippery Elm Works

The inner bark of the Slippery Elm contains large amounts of mucilage. When this comes in contact with water it becomes spongy and is able to coat and protect mucus membranes. There are also polysaccharides, a kind of carbohydrate, in the bark and these also act as soothing agents.

The FDA has stated that the inner bark of the slippery elm is a safe and effective demulcent (soothing agent) for the relief of sore throats. So you know you can trust this - ROFL - the FDA says it's safe... don't you feel better knowing that!

Side Effects

No major side effects are known at this time.

Some people may develop an irritation when using slippery elm on the skin. If this occurs discontinue use.

History of Slippery Elm

The Slippery Elm is a large, stately tree native to the eastern areas of North America. It reaches heights of up to 60 feet, has broad, toothed leaves and deeply furrowed bark. The inner bark is glue-like and slightly fragrant. There were once great forests of Slippery Elms but sadly these were decimated by Dutch Elm disease.

Slippery Elm was a popular herbal remedy with the Native Americans and later with the settlers. They used it to soothe sore throats and coughs, and also to treat stomach complaints including diarrhea and ulcers. It was also applied as a poultice to wounds, boils, sores and other skin problems.

A nutritious gruel can be made from the powder of the inner bark and this was given to anyone who was sick or recovering. This is still recommended today by many herbalists for convalescence.Skip Taylor <res08wix wrote:

Does anyone know of any allergic reactions that are possible with Slippery Elm Bark when taken as a gruel?Thanks,Skip

March 24, 2004

I drank Slippery Elm Bark tea several months ago when I was experiencing stomach problems. I never had any reaction to it -- and I am a person who has food sensitivities & many things bother my stomache. I believe it helped my stomach ailments, because they are now gone. I actually got to like the Slippery Elm Bark tea.

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Candace Podratz

herbal remedies

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 9:31 AM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Slippery Elm Bark

All these herbs are making me dizzy.

Do you all have 1,300 herbs at your houses?

: D

Candace

A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.

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Suzanne

herbal remedies

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:43 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Slippery Elm Bark

Hey Skip!

I don't know of any... here is something I have I thought you might find interesting...

and the FDA even approves Slippery Elm... So it must be okay...ROFLMAO......

(have to see the humor in this)

Suzi

Slippery Elm

Parts Used The inner bark

Common Uses

Coats, protects and soothes inflamed mucus membranes in the throat, mouth and digestive tract.

Soothes sore and irritated throats

Helps to relieve coughs

Helps to relieve diarrhea, ulcers, heartburn and other gastric problems

Applied externally in a poultice it soothes and protects minor wound, burns, boils and skin irritations. Also acts as a mild astringent.

How Slippery Elm Works

The inner bark of the Slippery Elm contains large amounts of mucilage. When this comes in contact with water it becomes spongy and is able to coat and protect mucus membranes. There are also polysaccharides, a kind of carbohydrate, in the bark and these also act as soothing agents.

The FDA has stated that the inner bark of the slippery elm is a safe and effective demulcent (soothing agent) for the relief of sore throats. So you know you can trust this - ROFL - the FDA says it's safe... don't you feel better knowing that!

Side Effects

No major side effects are known at this time.

Some people may develop an irritation when using slippery elm on the skin. If this occurs discontinue use.

History of Slippery Elm

The Slippery Elm is a large, stately tree native to the eastern areas of North America. It reaches heights of up to 60 feet, has broad, toothed leaves and deeply furrowed bark. The inner bark is glue-like and slightly fragrant. There were once great forests of Slippery Elms but sadly these were decimated by Dutch Elm disease.

Slippery Elm was a popular herbal remedy with the Native Americans and later with the settlers. They used it to soothe sore throats and coughs, and also to treat stomach complaints including diarrhea and ulcers. It was also applied as a poultice to wounds, boils, sores and other skin problems.

A nutritious gruel can be made from the powder of the inner bark and this was given to anyone who was sick or recovering. This is still recommended today by many herbalists for convalescence.Skip Taylor <res08wix wrote:

Does anyone know of any allergic reactions that are possible with Slippery Elm Bark when taken as a gruel?Thanks,Skip

March 24, 2004

Takes time Candace.. In time you'll start remembering certain ones over others... and then slowly, little by little, you'll surprise yourself what you remember... or how much we forget cause we know so much...rofl.

suzi

PS you got me wondering now... I got to go home and count herbs.Candace Podratz <CandaceAndBrock wrote:

I don't mean they literally make me dizzy. Trying to remember all of them and what they're for makes me dizzy!

: D

Candace

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March 24, 2004

I'm just getting into this and I have quite the collection of herbal teas & Dr. Schulze products (I went nuts when I discovered him a few months ago. my first exposure to herbs)

I'M having a hard time finding places for new stuff I get and I hardly have anything. I suppose as I replace things with all natural stuff I'll just put them in the old junk's place.

Candace

A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.

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mjdavis108

herbal remedies

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 2:29 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Slippery Elm Bark

> My bathroom looks like the local health food store.> My hubby had to install extra shelving for the stuff I have.Cat,The way I knew I was on way too many prescriptions is I started to fall and reached up to grab something and all those ugly orange bottles went flying everywhere. That was the day I started flushing them. The herbal stuff doesn't fit on the shelves so I have a whole double cabinet in the kitchen just for them. All alphabetized and everything. :-)Take care,mjdFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington