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Slippery Elm

This extremely safe herb can soothe any inflammation or irritation.

Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) is one of the safest herbs commonly given to dogs, and one of the most beneficial.

Herbalists attribute many wonderful healing properties to slippery elm: demulcent (soothing, mucilage-forming), emollient (soothing and protective for skin), nutritive (providing specific nutrients), tonic (promoting healthy function of one or more body systems), and astringent (constricting, binding, or drying effect). It can be used both internally and externally. Slippery elm is one of the herbs used in the original formulation of “Essiac,” an herbal brew that has been widely promoted as a cancer-fighter.

If you need a demonstration of
slippery elm’s efficacy, try a
slippery elm tea the next time
you have a sore throat.


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