Slippery Elm contains up to 50% mucilage, making it an ideal topical application for burns, skin eruptions and wounds. As a tea, Slippery Elm has a soothing effect on throat, stomach and intestinal tissues, reducing inflammation and irritation. Nature's Sunshine Slippery Elm has been found to be an effective remedy for irritation of the mucus membranes, stomach, intestines and urinary tubules. When slippery elm makes contact with inflamed surfaces, its mucilage coats and soothes irritated tissues, helping to protect them from injury and drawing out irritants and toxic substances.