10 Home Remedies For a Cough
Home Remedy #5: Slippery Elm
Slippery elm or Ulmus rubra refers to a tree that is native to eastern North America. Medically, slippery elm has been many uses in traditional medicine. The inner bark of the tree is mucilaginous, which means that it contains a thick and gluey substance. This can be used as a demulcent. A demulcent is an agent that can be spread over mucous membranes to form a soothing film. It can be used to relieve inflammation and pain in the mucous membranes.
In the United States, it is still being produced as a demulcent available over the counter. The leaves of the slippery elm can also be dried, ground into powder, and made into a tea. The Native Americans also used it as a remedy for a cough, sore throat, and digestive issues.
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