How to Dissolve Slippery Elm Powder

Slippery elm powder is a form of alternative medicine made from the bark of the slippery elm tree. Alternative medicine enthusiasts use the powder to treat a variety of internal digestive issues, as well as external skin problems. Patients can dissolve the powder in water to create a thick, tealike liquid. Consult your physician before taking any alternative medical treatments.

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Instructions

- 1
  Pour 1 ounce of slippery elm powder into a soup pot. Slowly add water while you stir until the mixture forms a thick paste.
- 2
  Turn the stove on to medium-high heat and slowly begin adding more water. Continue adding water until you have one part powder to eight parts water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 3
  Let the mixture cook down for about one hour, stirring every 10 minutes. The powder dissolves and creates a thick liquid that you can then ingest for digestive issues.

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