Slippery Elm Bark
Latin Name: Ulmus fulva
Other Common Names: Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm, and Winged Elm
Effect: Demulcent; Emollient
Traditional Uses:
Mucus, lungs, labor, digestion, sore throat, diarrhea, skin conditions, toxins, intestines, colon, urinary tract, stomach ulcers, arthritis.
Slippery Elm Drink, this is a soothing drink for stomach or lung problems, especially when food cannot be held down. It is also great for infants that are having difficulty eating; it will give them the needed nourishment to overcome illness. It can be given to the infant in a bottle or, if the baby is too weak to suck on a bottle, given by dropper or spoon.
Bring to boil 2 cups milk (nut, rice or soy milk is preferred)
Pour into a blender and add:
1-teaspoon honey
A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
1 rounded teaspoon slippery elm powder
1 raw egg
Cover and blend well. Best when drunk warm. Oh, did I say to drink it warm? HEY!!! Drink it warm!