Slippery Elm Bark Powder (Ulmus Rubra)

Slippery elm bark is one of the ingredients in Essiac Tea. The American Indians used slippery elm bark as liquid bandages for wounds. When water is added to slippery elm bark, a slimy consistency is achieved. Herbalists use slippery elm bark for sore throats, upset stomachs, and to treat scrapes, cuts, wounds, and burns. The slimy consistency of slippery elm bark provides anti-inflammatory and soothing pain relief to sore throats and wounds. Slippery elm bark can be used in natural toothpaste recipes to relieve aching gums. Slippery elm bark has emollient properties that leave the skin soft and supple. It also has astringent properties that reduce redness.