Slippery Elm Bark Powder

Botanical Name: Ulmus rubra

Common Name:

• English: This tree is commonly known as Slippery Elm, and also goes by other names such as Red Elm, Indian Elm, or American Elm.
• This product is also referred to as:Here is a rephrased version of the product description: The Michaux Elm, Ulmus, Wych Elm, and other related species include the Moose Elm and Hemlock Elm.

Habitat: The product is available in both the United States and Canada.

Origin: USA

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Inner Bark                                                             

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The Slippery Elm tree is native to various parts of North America. Its branches are rough, leaves long with uneven edges and hairy on both sides, while the leaf buds are covered in a dense yellow coating. The flowers are stemless. The inner bark has significant medicinal value and is listed as an official drug in the United States Pharmacopoeia. It's harvested in the spring from the trunk and larger branches, dried, and sold in large quantities, particularly in Michigan. Since the wood has no commercial value, the tree is often stripped bare, causing it to die. The commercially available inner bark is typically 1-2 inches thick, 2-3 feet long, and several inches wide. It's tough, flexible, and fibrous with a reddish-yellow outer surface and patches of reddish-brown from adhering outer bark. The inner bark has a mild odor similar to Fenugreek and a mucilaginous taste. The strips can be bent without breaking and have a rough, mealy fracture when broken. A clean cross-section reveals medullary rays and alternating bands of bark parenchyma, giving it a chequered appearance. When moistened, the inner bark swells with mucilage cells. The powdered bark is sold in two forms: coarse for poultices and fine for making a mucilaginous drink. When rehydrated, the disintegrated bark forms a flexible, spongy tissue that can be molded into pessaries, teats, or suppositories.

A 10-year-old tree should be pruned.The Elm family (Ulmaceae) comprises approximately twenty species. The Slippery Elm is distinct from its relatives, growing to a maximum height of 60 feet or less with an open crown. Its bark and leaves are characterized by deep furrows and rough texture, with the underside bearing a reddish-brown color that protects a layer of white, aromatic fibers used in medicine. The leaves have a distinctive rough top surface and yellowish-olive green color on top, turning lighter or rusty brown underneath. Flowers appear in March or April before leaf emergence, while fruit develops in the spring at irregular intervals of two to four years, taking the form of small, winged capsules without hair.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

Powdered herbs can be used in various ways.

You can add powdered herbs to various foods such as smoothies, sauces, spreads, and baked goods like cookies. For children, mix the powder with honey or glycerin to create a paste. The thicker the paste, the stronger the herbal flavor will be. This method is called "Electuaries" and uses the sweetness of honey or glycerin to make the medicine more palatable.

You can fill capsules with your own powdered herbs at home, ensuring they contain only pure herb without additives or fillers. They can also be taken with a liquid.

A poultice is created by mixing an herbal powder with a liquid, typically water, to form a paste that is applied directly to the skin, providing relief from various skin issues.

Mix powdered herbs with water, fruit juice, or another liquid to create a concentrated herbal drink.

Precautions: 

Before using this product, please consult a qualified healthcare professional, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.

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