Slippery Elm Bark Extract

What Is Slippery Elm Bark Extract?

Slippery Elm Bark Extract is derived from the inner bark of the Ulmus rubra tree. The primary active component in this extract is mucilage, a complex mixture of polysaccharides that forms a soothing, gel-like substance when exposed to water. Additionally, the extract contains beneficial compounds such as tannins, oligomeric procyanidins, and antioxidants, which contribute to its therapeutic properties.

Product Applications

Soothes Sore Throats and Coughs

The mucilage coats and protects the mucous membranes of the throat, providing relief from irritation, inflammation, and spasmodic coughs.

Supports Digestive Health

It helps alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort, including acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), by forming a protective barrier against stomach acid and reducing intestinal inflammation.

Promotes Skin Healing

When applied topically, the extract accelerates the healing of minor wounds, burns, and skin irritations while softening the skin and reducing chafing.

Relieves Urinary Tract Irritation

Its soothing properties may help reduce inflammation and discomfort associated with urinary tract issues, such as interstitial cystitis.

Provides Antioxidant Protection

The presence of procyanidins and tannins helps combat oxidative stress and supports the body's natural anti-inflammatory responses.

These statements are not evaluated by the U.S. FDA. This raw material cannot diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All descriptions are natural extract traits, not medical claims for finished products.