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Slippery Elm Herbal Remedies

Slippery elm is a mucilaginous herb used internally to soothe duodenal ulcers, gastritis, chronic diarrhea, sore throats, and coughs. Slippery elm lozenges are excellent to ease a sore throat or relieve any irritation or inflammation of the diges...

Slippery Elm - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Slippery elm (), known variously as Indian elm, sweet elm, red elm, and moose elm, is a deciduous tree native to Nort...

Herbal Remedies for Convalescence From Long-Term Illness

To speed up recovery from a long-term illness, an herbal program of adaptogens, nerve strengtheners, immune tonics, a...

Herbal Remedies for Hoarseness

Resting the voice is essential. Soothing demuclents, expectorants to reduce mucus congestion, and mucous membrane ton...

Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea

An herbal program for diarrhea might include anti-diarrhetic herbs, demulcent, soothing herbs, and intestinal anti-in...

Herbal Remedies for Duodenal Ulcer

Herbal therapy includes soothing, 4-5 cups/day of a decoction of demulcent herbs and anti-inflammatory herbs.

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An herbalist discusses how to get the most out of natural remedies ranging from aloe vera and ginger to slippery elm and elderberry.

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