LiquidDescription
St. Francis Slippery Elm is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract. A source of mucilage and is used as a prebiotic Slippery Elm stimulates growth of healthy guy microbes. Containing 222mg of slippery elm in every 1ml St. Francis slippery elm bark is wild crafted and transformed into a tincture. Tinctures provide relief faster and are found to be more effective than traditional capsules. [LIQUID]
- 222 mg
- Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra, inner bark) QCE (1:4.5)
- QCE = Quantity Crude Equivalent
Grain alcohol, Distilled water
- Used As A Prebiotic To Stimulate Growth Of Health Gut Microbes
- A Nutritive Tonic For The Digestive Tract
- Relieve Inflammations Of The Gastrointestinal Tract
- Helps To Soothe Sore Throats
- Relieve Coughs
- Gluten-Free
- SLIPPERY ELMSlippery Elm has proven to relieve upset stomach and bowls condition among many others…Slippery elm is a tree that is native to North America and was first used by native North Americans. They discovered that when the bark was mixed with water it formed a thick mucus-like substance. Slippery elm is a demulcent, an agent that coats and protects mucosal surfaces. The active components in slippery elm are large carbohydrate molecules.In the respiratory tract slippery elm decreases cough, speeds removal of mucus and helps to heal the tract. In the stomach and intestines slippery elm protects the lining from ulceration. Slippery elm also soothes the urinary tract and helps the skin to heal. Natural health practitioners recommend slippery elm for a variety of needs including sore throat, colds, coughs, bladder infections, digestive ulcers, burns, and wounds.Slippery elm can be found in a variety of different forms including dried, powdered or encapsulated inner bark or liquid extract. It is often used as a lozenge, tea or drink. Topically slippery elm can be mixed with water and applied directly to the skin or onto a poultice.
Slippery elm is found in formulas for cold or cough relief, urinary tract health and ulcers. When purchasing slippery elm use only the inner bark. The outer bark contains medicinal components may be harmful and may cause miscarriage. The harvesting of the inner bark of slippery elm usually results in the death of the tree. You may want to inquire about the source and farming practices of the manufacturer of your chosen product.
Slippery elm may alter blood sugar levels by reducing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestine. Therefore diabetics, hypoglycemic individuals and people using medication to regulate sugar levels should use slippery elm with caution. Slippery elm may also inhibit the absorption of other medications or supplements if they are taken at the same time.
