Slippery Elm
$5.00
.5oz bag
soothing sore throats, coughs, and a variety of gastrointestinal issues.
Potential Health Benefits
- Digestive Health: Its primary use is to coat and protect irritated tissues in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This may help with:
- Acid Reflux/Heartburn: The mucilage can form a protective barrier in the esophagus and stomach lining, neutralizing excess acid and alleviating pain.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): It may help reduce inflammation and soothe the gut, potentially easing symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation, depending on the specific condition.
- Constipation and Diarrhea: It can act as a mild laxative by adding bulk and hydrating stools, while simultaneously soothing the gut to help with diarrhea.
- Stomach Ulcers: The protective coating may help shield stomach linings from further damage, aiding the healing process.
- Sore Throats and Coughs: As an ingredient in lozenges and teas, the mucilage coats the throat and upper respiratory tract, providing relief from dryness, irritation, and coughs.
- Skin Care and Wound Healing:When prepared as a paste or ointment (poultice), it has been traditionally applied topically to soothe various skin irritations, wounds, burns, cold sores, and ulcers by forming a protective layer that may aid healing and prevent infections
- Urinary Tract Health: It has been traditionally used to soothe inflammation in the urinary tract
Ritual Use:
protection, healing, nurturing, and communication, particularly guarding against slander, gossip, and negativity while fostering inner strength and growth, often linked to Earth's grounding energy for stability and support