Slippery Elm Bark

Size: 4 oz Bag

(Latin Name: Ulmus rubra)
(Also known as: Red Elm, Mother Tree Bark, The Soother of All Things)

Brief History & Origin

Slippery Elm Bark is the Herb of Soothing, Protection, and Gentle Healing, honored by Native American healers, Appalachian herbalists, and rootworkers for centuries. The inner bark, soft and silky when wet, has been used as medicine for the throat, gut, and wounded spirit, providing nourishment when the body is too fragile for anything else.

In spiritual practice, Slippery Elm is seen as a guardian herb, creating a protective mucilage—a spiritual and physical coating—that shields the body and soul from harshness. It teaches the lesson of soft strength—how to calm inflammation, ease pain, and offer refuge without force.

Health & Healing Benefits

The Body’s Ally

• Coats and soothes the throat, lungs, and digestive tract

• Helpful for sore throats, coughs, laryngitis, and bronchial irritation

• Protects and heals the stomach and intestines, used for ulcers, IBS, and gastritis

• Acts as a prebiotic, feeding healthy gut bacteria

• Provides gentle nourishment in cases of illness, recovery, or digestive weakness

• Can be used as a gruel or porridge for children, elders, and the infirm

Spiritual & Energetic Uses

The Soul’s Companion

• Protects the throat chakra, guarding words and softening harsh communication

• Used in protection magic and spiritual shielding—creating a "slippery" defense against negativity

• Calms spiritual inflammation, easing trauma held in the gut or emotional body

• Symbolizes soft power, healing from within, and the wisdom of gentle care

• Invoked in self-love, protection baths, and rituals of restoration

Best Ways to Use Slippery Elm Bark

GlassWing Organics Notes

At GlassWing Organics, Slippery Elm Bark is used in throat elixirs, digestive teas, trauma healing kits, and spiritual baths. We honor it as the mother tree medicine—a bark that teaches softness, shields the soul, and nourishes life when it is most fragile.

Safety & Precautions

• Safe for daily use in moderate doses

• May slow absorption of other herbs or medications—take separately by at least 1 hour

• Sustainably sourced Slippery Elm is essential—this tree is sacred and endangered in some regions

• Combine with Marshmallow Root, Licorice Root, or Mullein for a complete soothing blend

Reflection or Affirmation

"With Slippery Elm, I soothe my wounds, protect my spirit, and nourish my body with gentle care. I speak softly, love deeply, and heal fully."