Slippery Elm Bark

What is slippery elm bark? Native to Ontario, Canada, and the central and eastern United States, the slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is a tree. The tree's inner bark has long been used as a treatment for various common illnesses, including fevers, cuts, and sore throats. Indian elm and red elm are other names for slippery elm. It can reach a height of 60 to 80 feet and is distinctive for its dark brown to reddish-brown bark. Native Americans used its crimson, sticky inner bark as medicine, peeling it off of twigs and branches. They discovered that the bark produces mucilage, a sticky substance that is healing and calming to whatever it comes into contact with when it is combined with water. To prevent their meat from spoiling, the Native Americans would also wrap it in the inner bark of the slippery elm tree. During the American Revolution, American troops used the bark of the slippery elm tree to treat bullet wounds. How do I use slippery elm bark? The standard dose for powdered bark is on