Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Slippery Elm Ulmus fulva, michx	Antitussive, astringent, emollient, mucilage, nutritive, vulnerary.	Single product	Oct. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Slippery Elm, Red Elm. Parts Used: Bark. Historical Uses: The dried inner bark has been used in traditional American medicine for more than a century. Because of its mucilaginous nature, the bark has been used as a emollient to treat respiratory irritations, cough and urinary tract inflammations.1 It has also been employed in cases of irritation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, irritation of the female tract, enlarged prostate, painful testicles and mumps.1,2 Applied topically, it is reputed to treat cold sores and boils. Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 40 drops to 1 tablespoon three times per day. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994; M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.133.

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