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120. Slippery elm coats and soothes

Here is some info on it from the Univ of Maryland Medical Center

Overview

Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) has been used as an herbal remedy in North America for centuries. Native Americans used slippery elm in healing salves for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, and skin inflammation. It was also taken orally to relieve coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and stomach problems.

Slippery elm contains mucilage, a substance that becomes a slick gel when mixed with water. It coats and soothes the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines. It also contains antioxidants that help relieve inflammatory bowel conditions. Slippery elm causes reflux stimulation of nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract leading to increased mucus secretion. The increased mucus production may protect the gastrointestinal tract against ulcers and excess acidity.

There has been little scientific research on slippery elm, but it is often suggested for the following conditions:

Sore throat
Cough
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Diarrhea
Wounds, burns, boils, psoriasis, and other skin conditions (external)

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/slippery-elm