Question about Some Siouan cooking habits.

[Rankin, Robert L]

Botanists have tested the theory with the Acacia and it seems to have some validity.  It's possible that the mucus just coats the stomach and intestinal lining and prevents absorption of cholesterol.  I'm not an expert, but it's in our textbook (so naturally it must be true).    :-)
 
I'm sure Lipitor, etc. is a better deal.
 
Bob

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Subject: Re: Question about Some Siouan cooking habits.



Not to be awkward, but before I go out and start chewing on the
neighboring elms, has it been established by testing that accacia (or
slippery elm) has any actual medicinal value and that it specifically
affects cholesterol levels?  I'm thinking about the Echinacea dispute and
some others of a similar nature.  I think we can take it as read that
slippery elm can be a laxative.  I think I've heard it mentioned as a folk
rememdy in non-Native American contexts, too.