Slippery Elm Inner Bark - Chi Yu - Ulmus rubra - ORGANIC
Latin name: Ulmus rubra
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: United States of America
History/Folklore: This herb was/is commonly used by the Native American Tribes and much of its uses we learned from them. The bark makes for an okay poultice, but it is the inner white bark that you are wanting for use internally.
Key Actions: Demulcent, Emollient, Expectorant, Diuretic, Nutritive, Mucilaginous, Astringent, Antioxidant, Nutritive, Antiseptic.
Key Constituents: Mucilages, Antioxidants, Phenolics, Calcium, Amino acids, Iodine, Bromine, Manganese, Zinc.
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with abscesses, ulcers, sore throats, asthma, boils/cysts/acne, burns/scalds/abrasions, coughs, cramps, diabetes, diaper rash, diverticulitis, digestive disorders, eczema/psoriasis, gangrenous wounds, hay fever, hemorrhage, herpes, catarrhal infection, jaunduce, kidney disorders, for those that are weak and debilitated, skin diseases, tonsillitis, warts, worms, wounds, UTI, vaginal discharge.
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: Slightly Bitter, Sweet, Bland
Meridians: LU, LI
Actions:
- Fosters Yin and Fluids
- Clears Heat
- Astringes and Arrests Discharge
- Astringes and treats Hemorrhoids
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