Slippery Elm Bark
Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra, Ulmus fulva)
Other Common Names: Red Elm, Indian Elm, Moose Elm
Family: Ulmaceae (Elm)
Parts Used: Inner bark
Energetics: Cooling, moistening
Taste: Mildly sweet, mucilaginous, earthy
A Soothing Demulcent for Digestion, Throat & Respiratory Health
Slippery elm bark is a deeply soothing and mucilage-rich herb traditionally used in Western herbalism and Indigenous medicine for digestive wellness, throat comfort, and tissue repair. Its high mucilage content makes it an ideal herb for soothing irritated mucous membranes, calming inflammation, and protecting sensitive tissues.
Key Benefits & Uses
Slippery elm bark is valued for its demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Digestive health: Coats and soothes the gut lining, beneficial for acid reflux, ulcers, and leaky gut
✔️ Throat & respiratory support: Soothes sore throats, coughs, and inflamed bronchial tissues
✔️ Urinary tract health: Helps ease irritation and supports bladder health
✔️ Skin & wound healing: Applied topically for burns, wounds, and dry skin
✔️ Nutrient absorption & gentle nourishment: Traditionally used as a survival food due to its high mucilage content
✔️ Hydration & dryness relief: Aids in restoring moisture to dry tissues, including skin and mucous membranes
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried slippery elm bark in warm (not boiling) water for a soothing, mucilaginous tea
🌿 Powdered Gruel: Mix slippery elm powder with warm water for gut, throat, or immune support
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for digestive and respiratory healing
🌿 Lozenges: Used for sore throats and cough relief
🌿 Poultice or Topical Paste: Apply externally for burns, wounds, and irritated skin
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for digestive and mucosal health
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our slippery elm bark is ethically and sustainably harvested, protecting wild populations and preserving its gentle yet powerful healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ May slow the absorption of medications—take at least an hour apart from prescriptions
⚠️ Best used as a cool or warm infusion, as high heat can degrade its mucilage content
⚠️ Considered safe for most individuals, including children and during pregnancy, but always consult a healthcare provider for long-term use
⚠️ Due to wild harvesting concerns, seek sustainably sourced or cultivated slippery elm to prevent overharvesting
Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra, Ulmus fulva)
Other Common Names: Red Elm, Indian Elm, Moose Elm
Family: Ulmaceae (Elm)
Parts Used: Inner bark
Energetics: Cooling, moistening
Taste: Mildly sweet, mucilaginous, earthy
A Soothing Demulcent for Digestion, Throat & Respiratory Health
Slippery elm bark is a deeply soothing and mucilage-rich herb traditionally used in Western herbalism and Indigenous medicine for digestive wellness, throat comfort, and tissue repair. Its high mucilage content makes it an ideal herb for soothing irritated mucous membranes, calming inflammation, and protecting sensitive tissues.
Key Benefits & Uses
Slippery elm bark is valued for its demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Digestive health: Coats and soothes the gut lining, beneficial for acid reflux, ulcers, and leaky gut
✔️ Throat & respiratory support: Soothes sore throats, coughs, and inflamed bronchial tissues
✔️ Urinary tract health: Helps ease irritation and supports bladder health
✔️ Skin & wound healing: Applied topically for burns, wounds, and dry skin
✔️ Nutrient absorption & gentle nourishment: Traditionally used as a survival food due to its high mucilage content
✔️ Hydration & dryness relief: Aids in restoring moisture to dry tissues, including skin and mucous membranes
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried slippery elm bark in warm (not boiling) water for a soothing, mucilaginous tea
🌿 Powdered Gruel: Mix slippery elm powder with warm water for gut, throat, or immune support
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for digestive and respiratory healing
🌿 Lozenges: Used for sore throats and cough relief
🌿 Poultice or Topical Paste: Apply externally for burns, wounds, and irritated skin
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for digestive and mucosal health
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our slippery elm bark is ethically and sustainably harvested, protecting wild populations and preserving its gentle yet powerful healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ May slow the absorption of medications—take at least an hour apart from prescriptions
⚠️ Best used as a cool or warm infusion, as high heat can degrade its mucilage content
⚠️ Considered safe for most individuals, including children and during pregnancy, but always consult a healthcare provider for long-term use
⚠️ Due to wild harvesting concerns, seek sustainably sourced or cultivated slippery elm to prevent overharvesting
Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra, Ulmus fulva)
Other Common Names: Red Elm, Indian Elm, Moose Elm
Family: Ulmaceae (Elm)
Parts Used: Inner bark
Energetics: Cooling, moistening
Taste: Mildly sweet, mucilaginous, earthy
A Soothing Demulcent for Digestion, Throat & Respiratory Health
Slippery elm bark is a deeply soothing and mucilage-rich herb traditionally used in Western herbalism and Indigenous medicine for digestive wellness, throat comfort, and tissue repair. Its high mucilage content makes it an ideal herb for soothing irritated mucous membranes, calming inflammation, and protecting sensitive tissues.
Key Benefits & Uses
Slippery elm bark is valued for its demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Digestive health: Coats and soothes the gut lining, beneficial for acid reflux, ulcers, and leaky gut
✔️ Throat & respiratory support: Soothes sore throats, coughs, and inflamed bronchial tissues
✔️ Urinary tract health: Helps ease irritation and supports bladder health
✔️ Skin & wound healing: Applied topically for burns, wounds, and dry skin
✔️ Nutrient absorption & gentle nourishment: Traditionally used as a survival food due to its high mucilage content
✔️ Hydration & dryness relief: Aids in restoring moisture to dry tissues, including skin and mucous membranes
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried slippery elm bark in warm (not boiling) water for a soothing, mucilaginous tea
🌿 Powdered Gruel: Mix slippery elm powder with warm water for gut, throat, or immune support
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for digestive and respiratory healing
🌿 Lozenges: Used for sore throats and cough relief
🌿 Poultice or Topical Paste: Apply externally for burns, wounds, and irritated skin
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for digestive and mucosal health
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our slippery elm bark is ethically and sustainably harvested, protecting wild populations and preserving its gentle yet powerful healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ May slow the absorption of medications—take at least an hour apart from prescriptions
⚠️ Best used as a cool or warm infusion, as high heat can degrade its mucilage content
⚠️ Considered safe for most individuals, including children and during pregnancy, but always consult a healthcare provider for long-term use
⚠️ Due to wild harvesting concerns, seek sustainably sourced or cultivated slippery elm to prevent overharvesting
Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra)
✔️ Digestive health – Acts as a demulcent (forms a soothing, protective coating over mucous membranes) and a prebiotic (supports beneficial gut bacteria), making it beneficial for acid reflux, ulcers, leaky gut, and general digestive irritation.
✔️ Throat & respiratory support – Functions as an expectorant (helps loosen mucus), a demulcent (soothes inflamed tissues), and an anti-inflammatory, making it useful for soothing sore throats, coughs, and bronchial irritation.
✔️ Urinary tract health – Provides a cooling, mucilaginous coating to ease urinary tract irritation, supporting bladder health and comfort.
✔️ Skin & wound healing – Works as a vulnerary (promotes wound healing) and a natural emollient (moisturizes dry or damaged skin), traditionally used for burns, wounds, ulcers, and dry skin conditions.
✔️ Nutrient absorption & gentle nourishment – High in mucilage (a gel-like fiber that provides slow-release nourishment) and traditionally used as a survival food due to its ability to support nutrient absorption when digestion is weak.
✔️ Hydration & dryness relief – Helps restore moisture to dry tissues, including dry skin, irritated mucous membranes, and inflamed digestive or respiratory tissues.