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[Herb] Slippery Elm, Ulmus rubra [Gardening Tips] A small sapling can be planted in your yard and nurtured as a lovely shade tree. I’ve planted two saplings into the ground and the one that is growing in my garden is at least 15 feet high and gorgeous. [Herbal Tidbits] 
I have seen Slippery Elm growing along creeks and streams here in Austin. The inner bark of the trunk is harvested and used as a soothing remedy for inflammation. The strong demulcent properties of this herb make it useful for gastro-intestinal irritation and for the throat and lungs. It can be used externally as a poultice for ulcers and abscesses and its highly nutritional value make it useful as a food during convalescence. I utilize the benefits of Slippery Elm powder as a soothing ingredient in my Kidney Tonic Tea.
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