This product is the powdered inner bark of the slippery elm tree. The quality of true slippery elm bark powder can be determined fairly easily by dissolving a sample in boiling water. The sample should produce a light brown to pinkish brown tea with a slippery feel between the fingers. Upon cooling the mixture coagulates slightly.
Slippery Elm is a small tree native to North America. The bark is harvested from the tree in the early spring and the outer bark is scraped off, leaving the mucilage-rich inner bark.
The soothing mucilage is used in ointments, poultices, throat lozenges and skin care products.
| Serving Size: 1.1 g | Servings Per Container: 408 |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value*** | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | <1% |
| Dietary Fiber | <1 g | 2% |
| Slippery Elm Powder (inner bark) | 1.1 g | * |
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. As with all dietary supplements, consult your healthcare professional before use. See product label for more information.