Starwest Botanicals Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder for Women & Men - Traditional Herb for Tea & Wellness, Enjoy with Milk & Sweetener, Certified Kosher, Non-GMO - Bulk 1 lb BagUSDA Organic

Exceptional Quality and value. Originally, I purchased The Starwest Botanicals Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder, (Ulmus rubra), to use as a thickener for food I prepare. It definitely serves very well as a thickener. However, I also discovered that Slippery Elm Bark Powder is also very soothing to the lining of the digestive tract. During a google search, I learned that Slippery Elm Bark Powder contains antioxidants that specifically sooth the stomach and reduces inflammation which is at the heart of many health issues. Slippery Elm Powder also supports better digestion and benefits colon evacuation. As sometimes happens, I discontinued using the slippery elm bark on a regular basis for a while. Recently, I noticed that my stomach distress was almost non-stop from one meal to the next. Drinking Aloe Juice didn't seem to give me much relief. Then the light bulb went on and I started mixing Slippery Elm Bark Powder in my foods once again earlier this week. To my surprise and delight, the stomach distress dropped dramatically! I am now a Believer and plan to use Slippery Elm Powder every day to support my finicky stomach. For individuals who take medication, it's best to consume the Slippery Elm Powder several hours after taking medication so that you get the maximum benefit of your medication as well as the health benefits of the Slippery Elm Powder. Starwest Botanicals Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder is packaged in a generous 1 lb. size. which is an excellent value. The Slippery Elm Powder has a pleasant smell and is nearly tasteless when eaten alone. It doesn't alter the flavor of any food in which it is mixed. In my opinion, Starwest Botanicals has the best quality Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder available at a fair price. When speaking with one of Starwest Botanicals representatives, I was informed that none of their organic products are irradiated if that's as important to you as it is to me.

I use just a teaspoon in 2 cups of water with 2 teaspoons of milk thistle tea. I use an immersion blender to mix it in well. It doesn’t come out like thick sludge, but I guess I haven’t felt the need to try and go that think with it. I would say it has soothed my digestive system along with other diet modifications. In my case the biggest one probably being eating less fresh veggies.

I use slippery elm whenever I begin showing symptoms of a cold. Most people use that OTC med Muc…x, but I prefer something natural. A teaspoon of this in a cup of tea and I am well on my way to getting rid of all that clogged up mucus. Remember to drink a lot of non-caffeine beverages to stay hydrated or it won’t work the way you need it to. Your body needs to be hydrated to be able to thin secretions and caffeine is dehydrating. This is a great product from an excellent company. It is easy to use, you don’t notice it because there is no flavor, it will alleviate your symptoms and you will be feeling better much more quickly! It works well! Price is good as compared to some of the competitors out there.

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I’ve tried several brands of slippery elm for my dog’s tummy. This one is noticeably better. It gels quickly in hot water, and even gels a bit in oil or cold water. It has a very fluffy consistency, and doesn’t seem like sawdust. The other brands I tried seemed to help my dog’s acid problems a bit in the long term, but this one immediately soothes her acid-induced gulping when I mix it in hot water, let it gel, and give it to her.

Updated review from 3 to 4 stars.Okay, so I want to be fair in my review here, while this is not as pure as the stuff I got locally, I tried making this again today because I'm out of the good stuff. I mixed about 2 heaping teaspoons in a mug and poured about 4 oz. boiling water over, it gelled!!! I added a few more ounces to thin a little. This gave me hope that this slippery elm powder will work, but just needed a LOT more powder than the really pure stuff (about 3x more). The texture is still not as "slippery" and is also a bit more woody tasting and grainy texture, but honestly, its not terrible if you doctor it up with cinnamon and a little cacao butter or coconut oil, my husband prefers to consume any slippery elm with a little maple syrup for taste (he's more picky than I am about food). Anyway, all that said, I do prefer the stuff i got locally, but I don't want to make it sound like this won't work at all.Original review:"This is not like the slippery elm I got from my local health food store. The product I was used to is a very fine powder, slightly sweet smell like maple syrup and quickly forms a thick gel when I pour boiling water over it. Using the exact same technique and amount this morning side-by- side there is no comparison. I think this is slippery elm, but not good quality. It is very thin and grainy/gritty and the taste is more like sawdust tea. I think its probably just more of the outside bark and not the pure inner bark. After watching a video on how its harvested I guess I see why this is so much less expensive than the stuff I bought before. I doubt this will hurt anyone, but I don't know that its very beneficial."

Must mixed quickly and it's odourless and tasteless. I am not sure if it helps with pain yet however I bought it for reproductive reasons and so far so good.

I use it for my elder Great Dane who has tummy troubles. I didn't want to continue giving her an antacid pills. This product is all natural, does a better job, and keeps my girl comfortable. I highly recommend. I mix a heaping tsp in warm water and add to her food.