Ftelia, Karagatsi, Ptelea, Ptelei, Ftelios, Ptelia, Vryssos, Vrysia, Afouskia, slippery elm, (Ulmus fulva, Ulmus rubra). ID: 397-41

It is a deciduous tree that reaches a height of 30 meters. Fragile and smooth young shoots. Leaves antonioid, ovate or antilogoid, asymmetric at the base, with 7 to 12 ribs. Flowers small in vivid pink color,

The elm is characterized by dense deep green foliage with a double serrated edge and strongly asymmetric.

Dioskourides mentions it as ulmus and used it to treat many skin diseases.

During the 18th century, when it was used to treat leprosy, but also to treat chronic eczema.

The Moikans used it as an antitussive.

It was popular in Europe as a poultice for wounds.

At high altitudes and in arid regions in the USA and Canada. In Greece, the elm is found mainly in the lowlands with similar healing properties. (Ulmus campestris)

Therapeutic:

It has a calming effect on the body's digestive system

It can also be considered as a shield for the stomach and intestines, and in addition, it can relieve pain from ulcers, heartburn and other gastrointestinal disorders.

Alkalizes gastric juices by balancing pH.

Absorbs toxins from the intestine and reduces intestinal transit time.

Contains high concentrations of antioxidants,

Relieves in cases of gastroenteritis, indigestion, colic, colitis, constipation or diarrhea, intestinal inflammation and irritable bowel syndrome.

It swells and softens the stool, which makes it valuable in cases of constipation and hemorrhoids.

It acts against diarrhea because it has emollient and astringent action at the same time.

It is nutritious, soothing and tonic in times of illness recovery.

It is often used as food during recovery from illness because it does not tire the stomach and is easily digested.

The bark in infusion is diaphoretic, diuretic, for dropsy (water retained in the peritoneum), for ascites, herpes and lichens.

Helps in respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, cough and pleurisy.

Elm can Soothe skin irritations

It can speed up the healing of wounds, pain caused by burns, scratches, various rashes, skin ulcers.

How to use: Infusion, poultice.