Slippery Elm Bark, Powder (Ulmus rubra) - Dried Herb, Organic roman He used a "weed" (Eupatorium

He used a "weed" (Eupatorium purpureum)

If the bark is not aged it is a purgative and will cause intense intestinal spasms and vomiting

heart disease and high blood sugar

shrub with bluish-green fern like leaves that emits an unpleasant  odour

officinale

Slippery Elm Bark, Powder (Ulmus rubra) - Dried Herb, Organic roman He used a "weed" (EupatoriumThe Slippery Elm tree is a large deciduous tree that is native to North America and which belongs to the Ulmaceae family. In well drained locations the tree can reach a height of 60 feet. Indigenous North Americans have used Slippery Elm Bark for its unique soothing properties for centuries. They collected the inner bark of the branches in springtime to be used as natural bandages. They also wrapped the bark around food as a method of preservative.