This herb packs a powerful medicinal punch!
Benefits of slippery elm.
It is typically sold as a powder, capsule, tea, or tincture.
Helps with constipation and digestion.
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Another study attributes the herb’s ability to soothe IBS symptoms to itshigh antioxidant content3.
Slippery elm can also be used for upper respiratory issues likecough, sore throat, laryngitis, andtonsillitis4.
Helps with bladder health.
Slippery elm is sometimes used as an alternative treatment forurinary tract and bladder infections.
Helps with stress and anxiety.
Helps with symptoms of psoriasis.
There currently is no cure for psoriasis, and therefore it is a skin disorder that must be managed.
While the cause of psoriasis is stillunknown8, research concludes that a disruption inimmune function plays a role9.
Since elm bark containsimmune-protective properties10, this has positive implications for treatment.
Could potentially help in breast cancer treatment.
One study reports numerous women felt thebeneficial effects of Essiac12, which research shows containsantioxidant and anti-cancer activity11.
Does slippery elm have any side effects?
Slippery elm homemade recipes.
The slippery elm together with thegelatinmakes this a very digestive-friendly dish!
