Slippery Elm is an incredible herb which most herbalists are likely put in their ‘top 10 herbs’. It is available as Slippery Elm Capsules or Tea. There are other herbs which soothe the stomach and intestines; but Slippery Elm is the best when you want something soothing.

Slippery to Taste – But Very Soothing
The first thing you notice about 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 helps 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 healing characteristic which Slippery Elm has make it a wonderful help Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Once it arrives at the damaged bowel areas it will help the inflammation to calm down; and help the inflamed tissue to heal. It has often produced relief in an hour or two. 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 whisking with a small whisk. 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 are not in a position to make the tea. 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 as often as you like. 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 herbal supplements for indigestion and other similar problems which are available.

If you want to learn more here is some information about Slippery Elm Tea.