Slippery Elm Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Posted on 11 Nov 2010
Slippery elm is considered to be one of the good herbal remedy for irritable bowel syndrome which is also known as IBS.
It is considered to be very effective in relieving patients from their irritable bowel symptoms. The slippery elm is an herbal preparation made from the slippery inner bark of a type of elm tree.
It has actually been used for long in North America for medicinal purposes. Many of you might be surprised to know that the Native Americans used preparations made from the bark as a topical antiseptic treatment for wounds, burns and even for skin irritations.
In fact they also use it as a treatment for coughs and respiratory problems. The slippery elm is also available in powder, capsule and lozenge form.
The slippery elm is known to be effective both for diarrhea and constipation, as helps in softening and adding smooth bulk to the stool. It also facilitates in calming the irritation as it gently coats the lining of the intestinal system.
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