Post by Rik Wallin on Apr 6, 2007 10:37:17 GMT -6
Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)
inner bark of the red elm tree
Used for:
· Sore throat
· Cough suppressant
· Intestinal irritation (irritable bowel syndrome, colitis)
· As a poultice for burns, boils, uncomplicated wounds, inflamed skin
Available in: Lozenges, powder, capsules, extracts
Herb/drug interactions: None known
When buying: Look for products containing 100% slippery elm.
Warning: None
DOSAGES
Adults:
Lozenges as needed for sore throat; one teasthingy of powder mixed with one teasthingy of sugar and two cups of boiling water. Drink one or two cups twice a day. For a poultice, mix powder with water.
Children under 10:
Use powder to make gruel for infants; other uses the same as above.
inner bark of the red elm tree
Used for:
· Sore throat
· Cough suppressant
· Intestinal irritation (irritable bowel syndrome, colitis)
· As a poultice for burns, boils, uncomplicated wounds, inflamed skin
Available in: Lozenges, powder, capsules, extracts
Herb/drug interactions: None known
When buying: Look for products containing 100% slippery elm.
Warning: None
DOSAGES
Adults:
Lozenges as needed for sore throat; one teasthingy of powder mixed with one teasthingy of sugar and two cups of boiling water. Drink one or two cups twice a day. For a poultice, mix powder with water.
Children under 10:
Use powder to make gruel for infants; other uses the same as above.