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Slippery Elm is a highly regarded herb which most herbalists are likely put in their ‘top 10 herbs’. It is available as Slippery Elm Capsules or Slippery Elm Tea. There are other herbs which soothe the stomach and bowel; but Slippery Elm is the best when you want something soothing.

Slippery to Taste – But Very Soothing
The foremost property of Slippery Elm is that it is highly mucilaginous. Hence the ‘slippery’ in the name. If you make a ‘tea’ with, it does slide down the throat easily. In fact, it’s rather like a very thin porridge.

This mucilaginous quality means that it soothes everything it touches as it is swallowed, passes through the stomach, and then the whole intestinal tract. Healing will be assisted in any areas it touches.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The properties of Slippery Elm make it a perfect herb to use for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). As is passes over the inflamed parts of the bowel this fine herb heals the raw tissue and will often produce a soothing feeling soon after drinking it. It is very useful to help this condition. It is very useful to help this condition.

Can Be Taken By Anyone
The second great thing about Slippery Elm is that it is very safe. That is to say that it can be taken by anyone – the young, elderly and sick, because it is extremely safe.

This also means that it can be taken for months if required.

Powder or Capsules
Slippery Elm is available as a powder, to be made into drink (we call it a Tea – though it is thicker than a usual herb tea).

To make Slippery Elm Tea mix a teaspoon of slippery elm powder to a paste with a little warm water. Add boiling water while stirring quite vigorously. If you wish, a little honey can be added to sweeten the drink. Now simply sip it.

Slippery Elm Capsules are available for those who can’t be bothered to make the tea. It is best to take the capsules with plenty of fluid; even 2-3 capsules absorb a lot of fluid.

It’s safety means that Slippery Elm can be taken as often as desired. Take Slippery Elm Tea three or four times a day if you wish.

Safety: Slippery Elm has no known drug interactions but, to be completely safe, take it an hour or two away from any drugs you are taking in case they are smothered by the highly mucilaginous quality of Slippery Elm.

Slippery elm is just one of the many fine digestive herbs which are available.

If you want to learn more here is some information about Slippery Elm Tea.