RubraFulvaEXTRACTPowderOregon's Wild HarvestNorth AmericaIndian ElmSiberianSustainably-harvestedAmericanaMoose ElmHerbMucilageElm'sDeciduousSpeciesTree'sRock elmOintmentTraditionallyVase-shapedLiquidSeedsRidgesCanopySootheAbilitiesGrowsLeafAmericanTallHerbalDutchCommon NamesResistantEdgesIdentifyWaterTreesBenefitsHealthLongSmall
Rubra4
- The tree's Latin name is Ulmus rubra. (starwest-botanicals.com)
- Slippery Elm Bark also known as Ulmus Rubra or Fulva) is used as an ointment or poultice. (ganeshaspeaks.com)
- The slippery elm is scientifically known as Ulmus rubra and it is native to eastern North America. (organicfacts.net)
- Organic Slippery Elm inner bark (Ulmus rubra) , organic alcohol, distilled water. (oregonswildharvest.com)
Fulva1
- Latin Name: Ulmus fulva Family: Ulmaceae GENERAL Natural Standard (2016). (earthtokathy.com)
EXTRACT3
- The naturally based conditioner formulated with coconut milk, slippery elm, and olive extract allows for ease of detangling while moisturizing and softening every strand of your textured tresses. (naturallycurly.com)
- Aside from goldenseal and Echinacea , the formula includes well-known herbs such as slippery elm bark and marshmallow extract, 2 herbs known for protecting the intestinal wall of the gastrointestinal tract. (ndnr.com)
- Non-GMO, USDA certified organic, sustainably-harvested Slippery Elm inner bark liquid herbal extract. (oregonswildharvest.com)
Powder1
- Slippery Elm bark powder is considered one of the best possible herbal poultices for reducing pain and inflammation of wounds , boils and skin ulcers , and burns . (anniesremedy.com)
Oregon's Wild Harvest1
- The product image of Oregon's Wild Harvest - Slippery Elm, Organic - 90 Capsules shown on this page may differ from actual size and flavor, or due to packaging update. (vitacart.com)
North America2
- The Slippery Elm is a small tree abundant in various parts of North America. (anniesremedy.com)
- There are 35 species of elms, eight of which are native to North America. (leafyplace.com)
Indian Elm1
- It belongs to the Ulmus family and is also known by a number of other common names, including red elm, gray elm, and Indian elm. (organicfacts.net)
Siberian5
- Siberian elm. (carleton.edu)
- The Scotch elm, Siberian elm, English elm and slippery elm are the tallest of elm trees, growing up to 132 feet. (gardenguides.com)
- The Siberian and winged elms have the smallest leaves, only 1 to 3 inches long, and the Chinese elm's leaves are 4/5- to 2 and 1/2-inches long. (gardenguides.com)
- The winged elm's bark has flat scaly ridges with irregular, shallow furrows in between, while the Siberian elm has gray, rough bark. (gardenguides.com)
- The slippery elm has an umbrella-shaped, high canopy, the camperdown elm has an umbrella-like, weeping form with drooping branches, the Siberian elm has a very wide, oblong canopy, the English elm has a slightly narrow but rounded crown, and the Chinese elm has a broad, vase-like shape to its canopy. (gardenguides.com)
Sustainably-harvested1
- Certified Organic Slippery Elm inner bark sustainably-harvested to ensure a long, healthy lifespan for the Slippery Elm tree. (vitacart.com)
Americana2
- Due to this disease, the majority of American elms ( Ulmus americana ) were almost wiped out. (leafyplace.com)
- Florida Elm Tree ( Ulmus americana var. (leafyplace.com)
Moose Elm1
- It is also known as Moose Elm, Gray Elm, and Soft Elm. (starwest-botanicals.com)
Herb2
- The tree's inner bark is rich in mucilage, a spongy, slippery fiber that soothes skin on the outside and coats the mucus membranes that cause irritation in the throat and urinary trac t when the herb is taken as a tea or infusion. (anniesremedy.com)
- Slippery Elm bark is a gentle, subtly maple-flavored herb derived from the inner part of the elm bark. (starwest-botanicals.com)
Mucilage3
- Slippery Elm's inner bark becomes "slippery" when moistened.This slippery property is a result of the bark's mucilage content. (vitanetonline.com)
- One of the most active ingredients in slippery elm is mucilage , which is what creates the pulp or "gruel" used in traditional medicine. (organicfacts.net)
- There are many other nutrients found in slippery elm beside mucilage, including iron , which is crucial for the production of red blood cells. (organicfacts.net)
Elm's1
- The slippery elm's leaves are the largest, up to eight inches long, and the camperdown elm has leaves that are up to seven inches long. (gardenguides.com)
Deciduous4
- Ulmus davidiana is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). (pfaf.org)
- Elm trees are a species of deciduous and semi-deciduous trees in the genus Ulmus . (leafyplace.com)
- The American elm tree is a large deciduous tree with an umbrella-like canopy. (leafyplace.com)
- Chinese elms are small deciduous or semi-deciduous trees with a slender trunk and bushy crown. (leafyplace.com)
Species9
- This species is resistant to 'Dutch elm disease', a disease that has destroyed the greater part of all the elm trees growing in Britain. (pfaf.org)
- Ashes and elms are very different upon closer inspection, however, and are even rather different among their individual species. (gardenguides.com)
- You'll have to look even closer, however, when you want to identify the exact ash or elm tree species. (gardenguides.com)
- Some elm species have tall, upright growth, and other types of elm trees have an umbrella-shaped canopy. (leafyplace.com)
- Find out about ways to identify the different species of elm trees by looking at their bark, leaves, and other features. (leafyplace.com)
- Elms are also a species of flowering trees . (leafyplace.com)
- Many new species and varieties of elm trees are more resistant to Dutch elm disease. (leafyplace.com)
- Most species of elms have light green to dark green leaves. (leafyplace.com)
- These species of elms are popular as ornamental landscape trees or shade trees. (leafyplace.com)
Tree's1
- Elms are often associated with Dutch elm disease-a fungal infection growing in the tree's sapwood. (leafyplace.com)
Rock elm4
- The American elm reaches a height of 115 feet, while the rock elm grows to 80 feet tall. (gardenguides.com)
- The rock elm has 2- to 4-inch-long leaves, the scotch and English elms have 3- to 6-inch-long leaves and the American elm has 4- to 6-inch-long leaves. (gardenguides.com)
- The rock elm has corky ridges on its branches and the American elm has irregular scaly bark. (gardenguides.com)
- The rock elm has a cylindrical shape to its canopy. (gardenguides.com)
Ointment1
- The inner bark, when mixed with water, produces a gummy slippery substance that can be used as a soothing ointment. (nativetech.org)
Traditionally2
- Traditionally, this tree was used for a number of medicinal purposes by Native Americans, and some traditional herbalists and alternative practitioners still rely on slippery elm for a wide range of health conditions. (organicfacts.net)
- Slippery elm has traditionally been used to calm sore throats, as the anti-inflammatory compounds of the bark can significantly reduce irritation in the throat. (organicfacts.net)
Vase-shaped2
- The American and Scotch elms have rounded canopies, with the American elm often forming more of a vase-shaped crown. (gardenguides.com)
- Florida elms have a vase-shaped growth with foliage made up of ovate leaves that have typically serrated margins. (leafyplace.com)
Liquid1
- Slippery Elm should be taken with at least 250 ml (8 oz) of liquid. (starwest-botanicals.com)
Seeds5
- Both ash trees and elms produce winged seeds, or "fruits. (gardenguides.com)
- After blooming in spring, the elm tree flowers produce seeds encased in an oval papery structure called a samara. (leafyplace.com)
- Elm tree seeds are small and round and are protected in an oval papery casing called a samara. (leafyplace.com)
- The elm seeds form after flowering and disperse from the tree in spring. (leafyplace.com)
- Elm flowers are inconspicuous clusters of flowers appearing in spring that mature into round samaras, or elm seeds. (leafyplace.com)
Ridges1
- American elm bark is grayish-brown, with deep diamond-shaped fissures, and broad ridges. (leafyplace.com)
Canopy2
- Elm trees are a common type of large tree that has a wide, spreading canopy. (leafyplace.com)
- Elm trees can be identified by their gray bark with deep furrows, pointed oval leaves that have double-serrated margins, and their large sprawling canopy. (leafyplace.com)
Soothe1
- Slippery Elm bark can often help soothe irritated mucous membranes in the digestive system. (vitacart.com)
Abilities1
- The most valuable and diverse effects of slippery elm relate to its anti-inflammatory abilities , particularly for heartburn and hemorrhoids. (organicfacts.net)
Grows2
- The Chinese elm grows 20 to 60 feet at maturity and the winged elm reaches a mature height of 40 to 50 feet. (gardenguides.com)
- Slippery Elm Bark comes from the Slippery Elm tree, which grows on the eastern coast of the United States. (starwest-botanicals.com)
Leaf1
- One half of the elm leaf is shorter than the other, giving the jaggy leaf blade a somewhat lopsided look. (leafyplace.com)
American7
- American elm. (carleton.edu)
- Native American women used long sticks of slippery elm to induce miscarriage, which gave slippery elm a bad reputation in that regard. (anniesremedy.com)
- American elms-also called white elms or water elms-grow to 80 ft. (24 m) tall with a broad-rounded crown about 75 ft. (22 m) wide. (leafyplace.com)
- Once a common shade tree, the American elm has lost popularity due to its susceptibility to Dutch elm disease. (leafyplace.com)
- American elm leaves are ovate in shape and are 3" to 5" (7.5 - 13 cm) long and up to 3" (7.5 cm) wide. (leafyplace.com)
- The Florida elm is a fast-growing tree that is smaller than the American elm. (leafyplace.com)
- The bark is similar in color and texture to the American elm. (leafyplace.com)
Tall3
- Elm trees are huge shade trees that can grow up to 100 ft. (30 m) tall with a wide spread of around 75 ft. (22 m). (leafyplace.com)
- The greatest diversity of elm trees is in the tall, bushy trees that are classed as Asiatic elms. (leafyplace.com)
- Also called lacebark elms or drake elms, Chinese elm trees grow to between 33 and 60 ft. (10 - 18 m) tall. (leafyplace.com)
Herbal1
- 1 In Herbal Healing for Women , Rosemary Gladstar explains the source of the myth that slippery elm can be harmful in pregnancy . (anniesremedy.com)
Dutch1
- To protect the spread of Dutch elm disease, it's vital to identify sick elms and remove them, so they don't infect other elms in the neighborhood. (leafyplace.com)
Common Names1
- Common names of some elm trees such as 'lacebark elm' describe the lace-like textures on the tree trunk and branches. (leafyplace.com)
Resistant1
- Elm timber is strong, resistant to rot and splitting, yet is still flexible. (leafyplace.com)
Edges4
- A common feature of most elm trees is their oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges, a pointed end, and visible veins. (leafyplace.com)
- The distinguishing feature of elms are their deeply ridged bark and pointed oval leaves with serrated edges. (leafyplace.com)
- Elm leaves are oval with jagged edges, pointed end, and visible green veins. (leafyplace.com)
- These green elm leaves have double-serrated uneven edges. (leafyplace.com)
Identify4
- Identify the elm tree by its height. (gardenguides.com)
- Identify elms by the size of their leaves. (gardenguides.com)
- Study the bark to identify elms. (gardenguides.com)
- Identify elm trees by their shape or form. (gardenguides.com)
Water2
- Up to 5 tablespoons (15 grams) of slippery elm bark can be dissolved in a cup (240 ml) of water. (anniesremedy.com)
- There is also evidence suggesting that slippery elm can be used as a diuretic , thereby increasing the number of toxins, excess salts , and water from the body via urination. (organicfacts.net)
Trees3
- At first glance, ash and elm trees may look quite similar. (gardenguides.com)
- Distinguishing between ash and elm trees isn't difficult, if you know what to look for. (gardenguides.com)
- Elms are popular trees for providing shade in backyards, along residential streets, or in parks. (leafyplace.com)
Benefits1
- Now, let's take a more detailed look at the many health benefits of slippery elm. (organicfacts.net)
Health1
- If you have suffered from burns, have noticeable scars, or generally poor skin health, slippery elm can be a wonderful remedy. (organicfacts.net)
Long1
- Most elm tree leaves are between 4" and 6" (10 - 12 cm) long and up to 2.5" (7 cm) wide. (leafyplace.com)
Small1
- Elm bark was chewed and occasionally used by Chippewa to patch small holes in bark containers. (nativetech.org)