Thompsons Slippery Elm Bark is formulated into a chewable tablet for convenience. Slippery Elm Bark swells upon contact with water, thereby providing a soothing demulcent effect. It has been used traditionally in Western herbal medicine to help soothe mucus membranes throughout the digestive tract. In traditional Western herbal medicine, it is used to:
- Help relieve mild gastrointestinal tract inflammation
- As a demulcent to soothe irritated tissues
- Assist with recovery from illness and as a nutritive tonic
- Soothe respiratory tract mucous membranes
- Relieve mild throat irritation & inflammation
- Reduce coughing
