Slippery Elm

Slippery Elm - Soothing, digestive relief! The high mucilage content in slippery elm bark coats the throat, entire digestive tract, and other inflamed mucous membranes, soothing and protecting internal tissues. What is Slippery Elm? Botanical name: Ulmus rubra Native to central and eastern parts of North America and Canada, slippery elm is a deciduous tree in the Ulmaceae family that can grow up to 80' tall. It can be found in open elevated areas, the forest and alongside streams. Slippery elm is traditionally harvested for its medicinal inner bark. Our slippery elm bark is responsibly wildcrafted, or grown certified organically, as slippery elm is at risk of being overharvested. The inner bark is typically collected during springtime and powdered for ease of use.  Nutritional Constituents Slippery elm bark is very nutritious and rich in mucilage, making it deeply soothing to internal tissues. It contains generous amounts of niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, fiber, vitamin A, chromium, co