Slippery Elm is a soothing herb suited to easing sensitive and inflamed mucous membrane linings of the stomach and bowels. Slippery Elm contains high amounts of mucilage that can coat the intestinal mucosal surfaces and may assist in detoxifying the system. It can help relieve intestinal irritation and inflammation. It is suitable for use in conditions involving diarrhoea or constipation.
Slippery Elm is also suited to soothing irritations of the kidney, the lungs and the urinary tract. Slippery Elm powder is recommended to soothe sore throats, as well as for lung problems.
The Active Botanicals range provides 200 gm of pure, high quality Slippery Elm powder with no additives and no sugar.
Formulation Slippery Elm Powder (Ulmus rubra) 200 gms
Direction for use Adults - Take one 5ml spoonful, up to three times a day (before food) mixed with a glass of water.
Indications for Use Active Botanicals Slippery Elm Powder is suited to people of all ages as it is gentle and easily assimilated. It is recommended for all complaints involving mucosal surface irritations. It is, thus, recommended for soothing coughs and lung irritations, inflammation of the urinary and digestive tracts.
Because it can help to normalise bowel actions, Slippery Elm is suited to conditions involving either diarrhoea or constipation.
Contraindications: Not to be used during pregnancy unless under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.