Slippery Elm Bark Powder

SOOTHES INFLAMED MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE BOWELS, STOMACH, AND URINARY TRACT. GOOD FOR DIARRHEA AND ULCERS AND FOR TREATMENT OF COLDS, FLU, AND SORE THROAT. BENEFICIAL FOR CROHN’S DISEASE, ULCERATIVE COLITIS, DIVERTICULOSIS, DIVERTICULITIS, AND GASTRITIS.

Habitat & Cultivation : Slippery elm originates from the United States and Canada, predominantly thriving in the Appalachian Mountains. This tree flourishes in elevated areas with dry soil, and the collection of its inner bark from the trunk and branches occurs during the spring.

Key Constituents

• Mucilage
• Starch
• Tannins

Key Actions

• Demulcent
• Emollient
• Nutritive
• Laxative

Research

• Mucilage : While there is limited research on slippery elm, its reputation as a mucilage-rich herb with soothing properties is firmly established. Upon direct contact with inflamed surfaces such as the skin or intestinal membranes, the herb creates a protective coating on the irritated tissue, offering relief. This protective layer serves to safeguard the tissue from potential injury and aids in the removal of toxins or irritants.

• Reflex action : Upon internal consumption of slippery elm, there is a notion that it might initiate a reflex stimulation of nerve endings in the stomach and intestines. This stimulation is believed to trigger the membranes of the urinary tract to secrete mucus.

Traditional & Current Uses

• Nourishing : When consumed regularly, slippery elm serves as a nourishing and soothing dietary option with prebiotic properties, fostering the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Its suitability extends to use as baby food and proves beneficial during the recovery period.

• Digestive disorders : Slippery elm is notably soothing and has the potential to provide immediate relief for issues like acidity, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis. Additionally, it can assist in alleviating conditions such as colic, gut inflammation, constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

• Urinary problems : This herb is a useful remedy for urinary problems such as chronic cystitis.

• Respiratory conditions : Slippery elm has been used to treat all manner of chest conditions and has a soothing effect on everything from coughs and bronchitis to pleurisy and tuberculosis.