Slippery elm can be used for coughs and sore throats .The barks of these slippery elm trees were also used as a balm to heal fractured bones or cuts. Slippery elm can be used for a urinary tract infection. Slippery elm can also be used for treating cold sores as well as boils.
One things that it seems to really helps is a upset stomach or soothing a upset stomach. Helps for people dealing with heart burn