BENEFITS OF POWDERED SLIPPERY ELM BARK
Slippery Elm Bark contains many nutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, calcium, and several trace minerals) that can be beneficial for recuperating pets, and it may stay down when other foods are not tolerated. It is known as a “survival” food. It is suitable for both cats and dogs.
Slippery Elm is great for GI upset, pets transitioning to new diets or those experiencing diarrhoea. It is said to relieve inflammation of virtually any mucus membrane, and has been used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the lungs (bronchitis, asthma), kidneys, bladder (cystitis, FLUTD symptoms), throat (tonsillitis), and joints (arthritis).
INTERNAL USE
Slippery Elm can be served in powder form or mixed with water to make a slurry.
Powdered form: Stir directly into your pet’s food at a rate of 1 teaspoon per 20kg bodyweight of your pet.
Slurry recipe: Into a small saucepan place 1/2 cup cold water and 1 teaspoon slippery elm powder. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat whilst stirring. Cool and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Give 1 teaspoon of slurry per 5kg bodyweight of your pet with a meal until symptoms resolve.
EXTERNAL USE
A soothing paste of Slippery Elm powder (mix the powder with a little cold water) can be used as a poultice for hot spots, insect burns, rashes, scratches, ulcerated areas, or other shallow wounds. Native Americans used Slippery Elm bark to stop bleeding as it forms a natural “bandage” that can be left in place for several hours (if you can convince your dog to leave it alone!) Moisten with water to remove it.
