How is Slippery Elm available?
Slippery elm bark is available as slippery elm powder, slippery elm lozenge and slippery elm tea. Slippery Elm Bark Research Update Medical nutrition therapy as a potential complementary treatment for psoriasis–five case reports. Altern Med Rev. 2004 Sep;9(3):297-307. Brown AC, Hairfield M, Richards DG, McMillin DL, Mein EA, Nelson CD. Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences,University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI This research evaluated five case studies of patients with psoriasis following a dietary regimen. There is no cure for psoriasis and the multiple treatments currently available only attempt to reduce the severity of symptoms. Treatments range from topical applications, systemic therapies, and phototherapy; while some are effective, many are associated with significant adverse effects. There is a need for effective, affordable therapies with fewer side effects that address the causes of the disorder. Evaluation consisted of a study group of five patients d
