The inner bark of the Slippery Elm is recognised as one of the best soothing remedies for inflammation, both internally and externally. Slippery Elm's mucilage properties may help soothe and coat injured and inflamed tissue.
Slippery Elm may also be used externally when mixed with water as a poultice for some wounds and inflammation.
Benefits
- May help soothe and protect inflamed tissue
- May help maintain a healthy digestive system
- May regulate intestinal flora in the gut
- May assist colds, flu and sore throats
Slippery Elm Bark Powder contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C.
Note that Slippery Elm Bark Powder is also known as Moose Elm and Red Elm.
Dosage
2-4 tablespoons a day mixed in damp feed.
1 tablespoon = 10g approx.
You should avoid feeding Slippery Elm to a horse that is being administered any other medication that needs to be absorbed through the gut wall.