Slippery Elm is a fantastic herb which most herbalists are likely put in their ‘top 10 herbs’. It is available as Slippery Elm Capsules or Slippery Elm Tea. There are other herbs which make the stomach, small intestine and colon calm; but Slippery Elm is the number one when you want something soothing.

Slips Down a Treat
The foremost property of Slippery Elm is that it is highly mucilaginous. Hence the ’slippery’ in the name. If you make a ‘tea’ with, it does slide down the throat easily. In fact, it’s rather like a very thin porridge.

This mucilaginous quality means that it calms everything it touches as it is swallowed, passes through the stomach, and then the whole intestinal tract. Healing will be assisted in any areas it touches.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The soothing nature of Slippery Elm makes it a great choice for treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). When it has been swallowed it soon travels to the bowel to touch to sensitive bowel areas. The soothing herb helps to heal these areas, producing relief in many people quite quickly. It is very useful to help this condition.

Can Be Taken By Anyone
The second great thing about Slippery Elm is that it is very safe. That is to say that it can be taken by anyone – the young, elderly and sick, because it is extremely safe.

This also means that it can be taken for months if required.

Powder or Capsules
Slippery Elm is usually made into a tea using the powder; but you can also get it in capsules.

To make Slippery Elm Tea mix a teaspoon of slippery elm powder to a paste with a little warm water. Add boiling water while stirring quite vigorously. If you wish, a little honey can be added to sweeten the drink. Now simply sip it.

Slippery Elm Capsules are available for those who find them more convenient. It is best to take the capsules with plenty of fluid; even 2-3 capsules absorb a lot of fluid.

It’s safety means that Slippery Elm can be taken frequently. Take Slippery Elm Tea three or four times a day if you wish.

Safety: Slippery Elm has no known drug interactions but, to be completely safe, take it an hour or two away from any drugs you are taking in case they are smothered by the highly mucilaginous quality of Slippery Elm.

Slippery elm is just one of the many fine herbs which help the digestion which are available.

To know more about this great herb here is some information about Slippery Elm Tea.