Slippery Elm Bark | Ulmus Fulva | Cut &Sifted | Organic

Slippery Elm is a small deciduous tree native to North America, widely recognized for its fibrous inner bark. The tree has rough branches and long leaves with uneven teeth.

Description of the Inner Bark:

• Harvested in spring from the bole and larger branches.

• Sold in flat strips measuring 2–3 feet long, several inches wide, and 1–2 inches thick.

• Tough, flexible, finely fibrous, with longitudinal striations on both surfaces.

• Outer surface is reddish-yellow with patches of reddish-brown.

• Emits a mild aroma reminiscent of fenugreek and has a mucilaginous, neutral taste.

• Strips can bend without breaking, and a broken surface appears mealy and finely fibrous.

• Clean transverse sections reveal medullary rays and alternating bands of bark parenchyma, giving a chequered appearance.

Forms and Uses:

• Available in powdered form: coarse powder for traditional culinary or crafting applications, fine powder suitable for creating mucilaginous herbal drinks.

• When moistened, the bark forms a flexible, spongy texture, historically valued in traditional crafts and herbal preparations.

Note: Intended for culinary, traditional, and craft purposes.

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