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Capsules 325mg - 1-8 capsules 3 times daily.
Or follow
instructions on any proprietary pack of a Slippery Elm product being used.
Slippery Elm is often combined with other digestive herbs, such as Aniseed, Peppermint or Cardamon. You may also come across many products formulated for bowel or kidneys and urinary tract which contain Slippery Elm and other herbs. Find a product which works for you - either single herb or a combination of herbs - and continue for a full course of treatment.
CULPEPER “Bathing in a deconcoction of leaves, bark or root heals broken bones. The deconcoction of bark of root mollifies hard tumours and shrinking of sinews.”
Slippery Elm is a very important component in an ancient native North American herbal decoction, usually available as either powder to brew a tea from or as a liquid tonic itself. It is known variously by many names, but most commonly as Essiac. The basic Essiac Ingredients are.
1.Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) 2.Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) 3.Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) 4. Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum)
Most authors consider slippery elm soothing and digestive stimulant part of Rene Caisse Formula. To do this is to ignore fact that slippery elm contains polysaccharide and beta sitosterol, with their demonstrated anti tumour activity.
Note: “A Modern Herbal” by Mrs. Grieves, written in 1930's, gives different preparations and combinations of Slippery Elm for poultices and ointments. Go to www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/e/elmsli09.html to find online version of Mrs. Grieves' text on Slippery Elm and its uses.
Disclaimer: This article in no way should be taken as “medical advice” on any product, condition or course of action, nor does it constitute in any way “medical advice” endorsing any specific product, specific result, nor any possible cure for any condition or problem. This article is meant as a source of information upon which you may base your decision as to whether or not you should begin using any vitamin, mineral and/or herbal supplement for better health, or begin using a “greens” product as a dietary supplement.
If in doubt, or if you have questions, you should consult your physician and, if possible, consult a second physician for a possible different opinion. The author does not bear any responsibility for your decisions nor for outcome of your actions based upon those decisions.
About the Author: Loring Windblad has studied nutrition and exercise for more than 40 years, is a published author and freelance writer.
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