SLIPPERY ELM POWDER

Benefits

• Forms a smooth, gel-like texture when mixed with water.
• Adds slip to rinse-off hair and scalp preparations.
• Can be used in masks and other paste-style cosmetic blends.
• Mixes into drinks and soft foods.
• Can be used in warm or cool preparations.
• Blends with other herbs and cosmetic ingredients.
• Offers a versatile powder for personal-care and food preparations.

Uses

• Mix into a drink or herbal preparation.
• Stir into porridge or other soft foods.
• Prepare a rinse-off hair mask.
• Add to a scalp or detangling treatment.
• Use in a freshly prepared face or body mask.
• Combine with Hambelela Organic’s marshmallow root infusion for a mucilage-rich hair treatment.
• Blend with Hambelela Organic’s aloe vera gel for a freshly prepared, rinse-off skin mask.

How to Use

1. Add 1 teaspoon of powder to a cup of warm water.
2. Stir continuously until dispersed and beginning to thicken.
3. For a thicker mixture, first blend 1–2 teaspoons with a little cool water to make a smooth paste, then gradually stir in warm water.
4. Prepare only what you need; refrigerate any fresh infusion briefly and discard promptly.

Safety

• Consult a healthcare professional before internal use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition.
• Slippery elm may slow the absorption of oral medicines; ask a healthcare professional or pharmacist how to space it from medication.
• Patch test before topical use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
• Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.

Specifications

• Product: Slippery Elm Powder
• Botanical name: Ulmus rubra
• Plant part: Inner bark
• Form: Fine powder
• Key natural component: Mucilage
• Category: Dried Herbs & Powders
• Pack sizes: Confirm available options on the product page