Slippery Elm Inner Bark (Ulmus rubra), organic

Slippery elm is a soothing, nutritive demulcent that is perfectly suited for treating sensitive or inflamed mucous membrane linings in the digestive system. The herb may be used in gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcer, enteritis, colitis, and similar conditions. Used to treat diarrhea, it siumltaneously soothes and astringes the tissues of the intestinal lining. Slippery elm makes an excellent food to be eated during convalescence, as it is mild and easily assimilated. It makes an excellent poultice for external use in cases of boils, abscesses, and ulcers. David Hoffman "Medical Herbalism"