Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra, the slippery elm, is a species of elm native to eastern North America. Other common names include red elm, gray elm, soft elm, moose elm, and Indian elm.

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Scientific Name:  Ulmus rubra
Parts Used:  Dried inner bark

Cautions:

• None reported

Healing Properties

• Used for ulcers, indigestion, heartburn, hernia, colds, sore throats and coughs. 
• Good for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS and diarrhea. 
• Use in creams/ointments to soothe wounds and burns, and helps to draw out splinters and boils.

How to Use: 
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below).  However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.

• Add dried herb to food and beverages. 
  
• Add 1 teaspoon ground dried bark to smoothies (it does not dissolve well with other liquids).
• Can be taken in store-bought capsule or extract form.
• Essential Oils: Apply externally
• How to Dry Herbs
• How to Make Herbal Teas/Infusions/Decoctions
• How to Make Herbal Vinegars
• How to Make Herbal Syrups
• How to Make Herbal Tinctures & Glycerites
• How to Make Herbal Infused Oils
• How to Make Herbal Ointments & Creams
• How to Make Herbal Poultices & Compresses
• How to Make Herbal Electuaries & Oxymels
• How to Make Herbal Lozenges, Gummies, Capsules
• How to Make Herbal Suppositories & Pessaries
• How to Make Herbal Baths, Steams & Hair Rinses

Grow/Harvest Yourself: 

• Buy Slippery Elm Seeds
• Harvest bark before April or after June
• Hardy to zone 3
• Soil pH: 7.1-8.0
• Well-drained limestone soil
• Full/Part sun