{"product_id":"ulmus-rubra","title":"Ulmus rubra","description":"\u003c!-- File: slippery-elm-bark.html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    body { margin:0; padding:0; background:#ffffff;\n           font-family:Georgia, \"Times New Roman\", serif;\n           color:#111111; line-height:1.7; font-size:18px; }\n    .page { max-width:900px; margin:2rem auto 4rem; padding:0 1.5rem; }\n    h1 { text-align:center; font-size:2.2rem; margin-bottom:0.2rem; }\n    h1 span { display:block; font-size:1.2rem; font-style:italic; margin-top:0.2rem; }\n    .subtitle { text-align:center; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.9rem;\n                letter-spacing:0.18em; margin-bottom:2rem; color:#555; }\n    h2 { margin-top:2rem; margin-bottom:0.7rem; font-size:1.5rem; }\n    h3 { margin-top:1.2rem; margin-bottom:0.3rem; font-size:1.15rem; }\n    ul { padding-left:1.3rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }\n    p { margin-bottom:1rem; }\n    .keywords { font-style:italic; margin-top:1rem; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSlippery Elm Bark \u003cspan\u003eUlmus rubra\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subtitle\"\u003eThe Alchemical Monograph\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slippery Elm, Red Elm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eUlmus rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ulmaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beloved North American tree whose inner bark produces a soothing, mucilaginous powder. Long treasured for calming irritated tissues—digestive, respiratory, and urinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed by Indigenous nations as a poultice, food, and medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdopted by Eclectics as a premier demulcent and nutritive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA survival food during times of scarcity (“gruel” made from powdered bark).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Parts Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, rich soils; forests and riverbanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably harvested from branches, not trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDoctrine of Signatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft, slippery mucilage mirrors its soothing effect on inflamed, dry, or irritated tissues—offering cooling nourishment and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Energetic Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstituents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMucilage polysaccharides, tannins, minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eActions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemulcent • Emollient • Nutritive • Anti-inflammatory • Soothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, bland, mucilaginous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooling • Moistening • Softening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTissue States:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry • Hot • Irritated • Inflamed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSore throats, dry coughs, vocal strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGastritis, ulcers, digestive inflammation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstipation with dryness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritive support for convalescence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTopical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoultices for burns, wounds, and inflamed skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCombinations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow\u003c\/strong\u003e for deep demulcent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eMullein\u003c\/strong\u003e for irritated lungs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHomeopathic Remedy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUlmus rubra\u003c\/strong\u003e for digestive inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower Essence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides resilience and comfort during overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEssential Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in porridges, lozenges, and soothing drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally safe; ensure sustainable sourcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake apart from medications to avoid absorption delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis information is educational and not a substitute for medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpiritual \u0026amp; Ritual Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nurturing tree ally that brings comfort, cushioning, and protective softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAstroherbalism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary Rulership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, cooling, mucilaginous nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChakra Correspondence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThroat \u0026amp; Sacral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soothing, softening, emotional nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCosmic Ray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Pearl Ray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfort, protection, soothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlchemy \u0026amp; Spagyrics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt (Body):\u003c\/strong\u003e Moistens and soothes dry tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur (Soul):\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings comfort and emotional nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury (Spirit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Softens rigidity and calms irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpagyric Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e To cool, soothe, nourish, and protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMagical \u0026amp; Spiritual Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfort • Protection • Nourishment • Soothing • Emotional Ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTarot Correspondence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Empress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishment, protection, comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"keywords\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demulcent • Cooling • Nutritive • Protective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"The Alchemists Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43883618533475,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/alchemistsapothecary.com\/products\/ulmus-rubra","provider":"The Alchemists Apothecary Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}