• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Colitis and diverticulitis
• Inflammation of the gut or colic
• Can give instant relief to acid indigestion or 'reflux'  (this is a common use for Slippery Elm)
• Ulcers anywhere in the gut (stomach & intestines)
• Diarrhoea - especially if mixed with a banana and powdered Marshmallow
• As a nutritive (a nourishing herb). Slippery Elm is a great food for debilitated states, and as a baby food
• It can also be useful for urinary infections - cystitis for example.
• Traditionally, Slippery Elm is also reported to ease chest, lung and bronchial conditions
  

DOSAGE
Powder/tea drink - Mix 1 tsp herb with a little water to a paste. Slowly add half a pint or so of boiling water, stirring or whisking all the time. Drink 2-3 cups daily.

Capsules 325mg - 1-8 capsules 3 times daily.

Or follow the instructions on any proprietary pack of a Slippery Elm product being used.

Combinations With Other Herbs
Slippery Elm is often combined with other digestive herbs, such as Aniseed, Peppermint or Cardamon. You may also come across many products formulated for the bowel or kidneys and urinary tract which contain Slippery Elm and other herbs.

Slippery Elm can also be combined with other herbs including wild yam, bayberry and agrimony to make an excellent formula for colitis or other inflammatory bowel conditions such as IBS. Find a product which works for you - either the single herb or a combination of herbs - and continue for a full course of treatment. Another valuable herb to bear in mind is Cayenne Pepper - Capsicum minimum - which is very, very helpful to counteract any intestinal bleeding. Take 3 capsules a day of Cayenne Capsules for a few weeks or longer if desired.

Cayenne can combine very well with Slippery Elm and can be taken alongside as appropriate.

Cayenne and Slippery Elm are two beautifully simple and truly fantastic herbs. When they are needed - they are incomparable. They would both definitely be in this herbalist's 'Top Ten Herbs To Have On A Desert Island.' 

CAUTIONS
There are no-known contra-indications for Slippery Elm - it is a very safe herb.


SUMMARY
Slippery Elm is an incredibly soothing herb, with fast acting relief for many digestive and bowel problems. It certainly lives up to its reputation.

If you have or are thinking of making a herbal first aid kit, Slippery Elm is essential. It's safe and nutritious for all the family - a herb you should always have close at hand.

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