[tri-med] Slippery Elm

Sorry, I can't remember who originally posted the question about slippery elm, 
but this information is taken from a book I'm borrowing from a friend, "Kids, 
Herbs, Health" by White & Mavor.  Sunny Mavor is a professional member of the 
American Herbalists Guild.  She is the founder of Herbs for Kids.  Maybe, you 
can find her information on the web.  Anyway, page 41 shows:
Slippery Elm
Lintin binomial: Ulmus fulva
Parts used:  inner bark
Main actions:  demulcent, astringent
Typical uses:  internally for sore throats, coughs, urinary tract irritation, 
diarrhea;
externally for inflamed skin, wounds, burns
Preparations:  Tea, powdered bark, extracts, tablets; externally as a poultice
Contraindications:  none known
Of interest:  wild sources of slippery elm bard are dwindling; purchase 
products made from cultivated trees only
Kids' takes rating:  Yuck!

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