Name: Slippery Elm Bark Organic
Price: 8 USD
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Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is a North American tree with a long history of medicinal use. Its inner bark, rich in mucilage, has been used for centuries by Native Americans and early settlers to treat various ailments.

Traditional Uses

Digestive: Use for diarrhea, stomach ulcers, colitis, diverticulitis, gut inflammation, acidity, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, and expelling tapeworms.
Urogenital: Treating cystitis and urinary inflammations.
Other: Lubricant to ease labor, source of nutrition for convalescence or baby food, and potentially helpful against herpes and syphilis.
Skin: Poultice for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, skin inflammation, gout, rheumatism, cold sores, abscesses, and toothaches.
Sore Throat & Cough: Lozenges containing slippery elm may be helpful due to its soothing properties.
Protection from Negative Speech:
It is believed to offer protection against gossip, slander, libel, lies, and negative energy stemming from jealousy. Carrying the bark is thought to deflect these harmful influences.
Enhancing Communication and Persuasion:
Slippery elm is also associated with improving communication skills, particularly public speaking and persuasion. It is believed to aid children in developing speech and to empower individuals to speak their truth effectively in negotiations, meetings, and other communicative settings.
Invisibility: In some traditions, slippery elm is used in "invisibility spells," possibly linked to its protective qualities, symbolizing a shielding or concealment from unwanted attention.
Carrying slippery elm bark is recommended for protection during events where one might be exposed to gossip or negativity, such as long ceremonies.
It is also carried during events requiring prolonged speaking or communication, such as public speaking engagements or negotiations.
Folk Name: "Moose Elm"

SPECIFICATIONS
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HOW TO USE
Ways to Use Slippery Elm:

Tea: 1–2 tablespoons of dried slippery elm bark in 2 cups of boiling water and steep for a few minutes. You can drink 3–4 cups per day.

Capsules or Tablets: A typical dosage is 800–1,000 mg taken 3–4 times daily.

Tincture: The recommended dosage is 5 ml taken 3 times a day.

Lozenges: Use lozenges containing slippery elm to soothe sore throats or upset stomachs.

Poultice (for external use):

Mix coarse slippery elm bark with boiling water and allow it to cool. Apply the poultice directly to the skin to treat various conditions, including wounds, burns, gout, rheumatism, cold sores, boils, abscesses, ulcers, toothaches, and sore throats.

Porridge: Add 1–2 teaspoons of slippery elm bark powder to porridge and adjust the amount of water or milk to achieve your desired consistency.

Mixed with Water or Juice: Simply mix slippery elm powder into water or juice.

For culinary experimentation and exploration, here are some recipe suggestions.

https://integrityhealth.com.au/slippery-elm-tea/

https://www.happybellynutrition.com/recipes/slippery-elm-gruel

https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/slippery-elm-recipes/904152114321/
DETAILS

May this offering bring you peace, health, and connection as you explore its uses in meditation, ritual, culinary arts, and ancestral practices. And so it is.

Many Blessings,

Christina

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Herbs can have potent effects, causing side effects, allergic reactions, or medication interactions. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbs, especially if pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or take medications. Self-treatment can be dangerous. My herbal knowledge comes from personal experience, self-study, and holistic coursework. I am not a licensed medical professional.