Slippery Elm - Ulmus rubra

Slippery Elm soothes and lubricates tissues, draws out toxins and promotes healing It is a demulcent - it is capable of soothing the lining of the stomach and intestines. Slippery Elm can help treat the symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and IBS. Slippery Elm can be used for gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, colitis, irritable bowl syndrome, diverticulitis, gastric infections, acid indigestion Slippery Elm contains mucilage. Drinking Slippery Elm tea may be helpful with soothing of throat, acid reflux and GERD. GERD is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid flows back into esophagus and irritates the lining. The mucilage of slippery elm coats the esophagus and may help prevent the irritation and inflammation that occurs when stomach acid flows up the esophagus.