Starwest Botanicals Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder - Traditional Herb for Tea & Recipes, Enjoy with Milk & Sweetener, Certified Kosher, Non-GMO - 4 oz Pouch

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 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.

Read about this on the Eat Beautiful blog, what a blessing! This is a really outstanding product. I came down with bronchitis on a Thursday. That usually means I'm going to get a sinus infection and can expect to be really sick for 2 weeks. By Sunday I had a fever of 102. I was standing eagerly by the door waiting for this to be delivered and praying the reviews were not over hyped. The second it arrived I started taking 1 TBS 3 times a day. It is Tuesday and I've turned the corner. I'm up making breakfast for my kids! It's literally a miracle. I still have a lot of drainage but it's coming out easily. When I blow my nose it's so satisfying! I usually get this tight burning feeling in my sinuses which turns me into a mouth breather that in turn means I can't sleep. This calms that right down and just makes it all drain. I could almost cry. I've had three sinus surgeries. I've had an endoscopy for stomach aches. The doctor came back saying everything looked fine. Guess I should have gone to a vet because we seem to have better remedies for our animals then our people in this country. Thank you for this product and I only wish I'd know about it 10 years ago. Slippery Elm, bone broth and diatomaceous earth are now a regular part of my routine. I did try to take it simply mixed in water and wasn't able to get it down. 1 TBS in 8 oz makes for a very very thick drink. The flavor is mild, but I was already nauseous and I just couldn't get myself to drink something that thick. I ended up mixing 1 TBS in 2 cups raw milk with a little raw honey and a pinch of cinnamon. I started blending the milk slowly in the vitamix and dropped the slippery elm in as it was mixing. It incorporated well, no lumps. I intended to heat it but was honestly too weak for that step and it turned out I didn't need to.

Great product and quality.

This stuff is helping me so much with my stomach ulcer. I'm using other stuff, but this really is helping me.

Great product to help my dogs

Update to my review one month ago - this has been an amazing discovery for me. I am 100% off acid reflux meds and this product has done wonders for my digestive system. I started by using it three times a day in hot water but now I am down to once a day. I am able to eat spicy foods and beans which previously caused a great deal of gas for me. So besides the relief from reflux I have much less "flatulence." That's a big plus! It's been about a month now, on a rare day, I may need a tiny bit more a second time. The key to mixing it is to use boiling water and stir, stir, stir to prevent lumps. Let it cool slightly and gel up. *************** Previous review follows I was using capsules and emptying them into hot water for tea. They were not doing much. I received this order of powder last week, so am only about 1 week into it, so far is helping but I am not totally free of reflux yet. What I learned by researching on health sites is that it is important to use at least 8 oz of hot water and a heaping tsp or TBS of the powder, mix it well. I've then been adding a few more ounces of cooler water so that I can drink it right away. The mistake I was making was not using enough of the powder, it should really be thick and gelatinous to be effective. After using it for a few more weeks, it may get 5 starts. I am off my GERD medication. Be prepared for rebound reflux - don't stop those meds cold turkey. I started to skip to every other day for a couple of weeks and have been totally off of them now for 9 days. I prefer to use an herb than chemicals that can weaken my already thinning bones. I just drank some and it helped immediately. The product appears to be of good quality like a powdery flour like substance. If you don't dissolve it right away with hot water you will have clumps. I'll update this review in a couple of weeks, I expect it to be 5 stars by then and to be totally free of symptoms.

I never write reviews but, this is truly the BEST slippery Elm I ever had. The Higest quality. Thank you, will be a customer for life