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Post by Adona Mara on Apr 27, 2008 13:31:13 GMT -5
Since I have a lot of Slippery Elm growing up on the hill, I thought I'd investigate whether or not it has any commercial use. The wood, apparently, doesn't, however, there seems to be a thriving market for the bark, to the point where it's being poached in it's native habitat. The inside of the bark of the slippery elm provides an herbal remedy for coughs, gastrointestinal ailments and skin irritations. Slippery elm is also considered a nutritional food, similar in texture to oatmeal and can be prepared as a porridge. Consumed three times per day, unsweetened "elm food" may be a good source of nutrients. Because it is gentle and easily digested, it is well-tolerated by people with gastritis and other forms of intestinal problems. Here's a good site for information, and links to sites that can explain its herbal, medicinal and nutritional uses: www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/slippery-elm-000274.htm
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Post by Jinsei on Apr 29, 2008 14:37:05 GMT -5
Well, now I need to find out if I've got any of that around here.
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Post by Adona Mara on Apr 29, 2008 18:31:30 GMT -5
Yeah .. I've been looking to see if I can find out how to get the "elm food" ... I figure it'd be handy to know in an emergency -- especially if it's not too hard to get at.
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