Slippery Elm Bark Powder - One of the ingredients in the Essiac tea blend which has found great success in naturally treating cancer, slippery elm bark has a long history of use by the indigenous people of North America. It is used as a base and holding agent for herbal poultices by combining the slippery elm bark powder with the other herb(s) used in the poultice and water until it forms a paste which you can apply topically. It helps to heal and/or soothe minor burns, wounds sore throats, ulcers, acid reflux, and inflammation practically anywhere in the body. It has also been traditionally used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments. Slippery elm bark powder can be used as a tea, added to hot cereals, or applied topically. Our wild & organic slippery elm is available in 2 ounce packages.