Photos of Ulmus rubra, Slippery elm bark

Slippery Elm, Ulmus rubra, Ulmus fulva inner bark. Science confirms tea is soothing to mucous membranes and softens hardened tissue. Despite few scientific studies, approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a nonprescription demulcent for use in throat lozenges. Bark once used as an antioxidant to prevent rancidity of fat.

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