Also known as the “king of digestive herbs”, Slippery Elm bark is extremely rich in mucilage, the active ingredient that forms the “gruel” that soothes and nourishes the digestive tract. It also coats the mucous membranes and absorbs toxins which can cause intestinal imbalances.
The high mucilage content of Slippery Elm puts it in the class of “antitussive” herbs – meaning it is capable of suppressing and relieving coughing and other upper-respiratory complaints.