Slippery Elm Bark
$2.00 – $3.50
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic  |  Kosher Certified  |  Fair For Life Certified
Description
Common Name:Â slippery elm
Botanical Name:Â Ulmus rubra
Origin:Â USA
Certified Organic Slippery Elm Bark Summary
Slippery Elm Bark can reach a height of 60 feet…impressive! The inner bark of the branches is collected in spring for medicinal use, which is what we offer here with our slippery elm bark. It can be added to room temperature water and it then has a slippery consistency (hence the name).
Slippery Elm Bark Body Uses
With slippery elm bark you can make poultices, and even tea. You can make a natural bandage out of wet slippery elm bark, which is what Native Americans did, allowing the bandage to dry on wounds.
Because of its soothing (and slippery!) nature, you can find several ways people often use slippery elm bark to soothe sore throats, coughs, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, and even IBS.
Slippery Elm Bark As Food
Many Native American tribes wrapped slippery elm around food in order to store it and to prevent food spoilage. Slippery elm has also been a staple food during famine, by making porridge.
Precautions:Â According to Mountain Rose Herbs1, “Slippery Elm should be taken with at least 250mL (8 oz) of liquid. Other drugs should be taken 1 hour prior to or several hours after consumption of slippery elm. The mucilage may slow the absorption of orally administered drugs.” We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sue Clairmont (verified owner) –
So exciting to find this product! I am working on making my own conditioner with slip so would love input!
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Owner & Founder Jess Jess Healey –
Slippery Elm Bark is pretty amazing stuff! I have a DIY Herbal Hair Detangler Recipe over on my other blog, Scratch Mommy. Check it out for some inspiration!
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Michelle Pakenen (verified owner) –
I made the DIY detangle for my 3 year olds super cork screw curls and it works amazing!!!!
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Brittany –
Slippery Elm is popular for coughs and sore throats but I love it for strengthening and conditioning my hair! I also love using it on my girls’ hair; so much easier to brush out the tangles!
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