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| | Slippery elm Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - Find Articles |
 | | The dried inner bark of the slippery elm, known as the bast, is a calcium-rich, nutritive substance containing bioflavonoids, a high amount of mucilage, starch, a small quantity of tannins, and vitamin E. |
 | | Slippery elm in various preparations acts as a demulcent, emollient, expectorant, diuretic, and is a soothing and nutritive tonic benefiting the adrenal glands, the respiratory system, and the gastrointestinal tract. |
 | | Slippery elm may be combined with other soothing herbs, such as echinacea, goldenseal, and comfrey, in a salve preparation to soothe and bring healing to inflamed and infected skin. |
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