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What does slippery elm do?

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Slippery elm has many traditional uses and is particularly indicated for:

  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Mild respiratory ailments
  • Gastritis, peptic ulcer, and other gastrointestinal conditions
  • Diarrhea

It can also be used externally as a treatment for wounds, burns, boils and other skin conditions or merely to soften skin.

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