NOW Foods Slippery Elm
NOW Foods Slippery Elm is a herbal product made from the bark of the slippery elm, a small tree native to North America. You can choose it as a loose powder or in capsules.
Key features
- Made from slippery elm bark, a tree also called red elm, moose elm or Indian elm
- The bark is naturally rich in mucilage, a gel-like plant substance
- Used by herbalists for more than 100 years
- Historically eaten by native North Americans and early settlers as a survival food
- Capsules provide 400 mg each; the powder lets you measure your own amount
The powder suits people who like to mix herbs into drinks or food, while the capsules are a tidy option for taking on the go. Both formats contain the same traditional bark ingredient.
Available as a 113g powder or as 100 capsules of 400mg.
Serving information
| Label shown for | 113g( Powder) (other sizes or versions may differ, so check the pack) |
| Serving size | 1 Teaspoon (1.5 g) |
| Servings per container | approx. 75 |
Amounts per serving
| Ingredient | Per 100 g | Recommended daily dose (1 Teaspoon (1.5 g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Slippery Elm Powder (Ulmus rubra) (Bark) | 100 g | 1.50 g |
Ingredients
Slippery Elm Powder (Ulmus rubra) (Bark), None. Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Recommended use
Stir 1 teaspoon into 1 cup of water and simmer for several minutes. Let cool. Add honey and sip or gargle.
Suitability / allergen information
- Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
- Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens are shown in bold in the ingredients.
Warnings and storage
For adults only. Pregnant or nursing women: do not use unless recommended by your physician. Consult physician if taking medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
Country of origin: United States of America. Information taken from the UK product label; always read the label on the pack before use.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.