Product Description Slippery Elm is a large, deciduous tree that is native to North America and grows in the moist, well-drained (but not waterlogged) woods of the eastern half of Canada and the United States. The tree may reach a height of sixty feet and may now also be found planted along streets, as well as in the forests throughout North America. Native American Indians were the first to discover the healing powers of the Slippery Elm and found that when the tree's inner bark comes in contact with water, the gummy substance (or mucilage) swells and produces a soothing, softening ointment. Native Americans applied it to heal wounds, and when it dried, it became a natural bandage, and they also wrapped Slippery Elm Bark around meat to prevent spoilage. Certificate Of Analysis Analysis Items Specifications Results Test method Assay Extract ratio 15:1 15:1 TLC Physical & Chemical Appearance Brown fine powder Brown fine powder Visual Odor Characteristic Characteristic Organoleptic Tasted Characteristic Characteristic Organoleptic Particle size 100% through 80 mesh 100% through 80 mesh 80 Mesh Extract solvent Water Water Visual Bulk density 40~65g/100ml 45g/100ml USP<616> Loss on Drying 5.0% Max 3.81% USP<731> Sulphated Ash 5.0% Max 3.57% USP<731> Heavy metals 20ppm Max <20ppm AAS Pb 2ppm Max <2ppm AAS As 2ppm Max <2ppm AAS Cd 1ppm Max <1ppm AAS Hg 1ppm Max <1ppm AAS Residual Solvents 0.05% Max <0.05% USP<561> Microbiology Control Total plate count 10,000cfu/g Max <10,000cfu/g USP30<61> Yeast & Mold 1,000cfu/g Max <1,000cfu/g USP30<61> E. Coli Negative Negative USP30<61> Salmonella Negative Negative USP30<61> Function Anti-inflammatory: Slippery Elm Bark Extract has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce discomfort and swelling caused by inflammation. This makes it useful in treating inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease) as well as other inflammation-related problems. Protects the gastrointestinal tract: Slippery elm bark extract helps form a protective mucosal barrier that covers the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing irritation and damage to the gastrointestinal tract from gastric acid and gastric enzymes. This makes it useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and esophagitis. Relieves Indigestion: Due to its soothing and lubricating properties, slippery elm bark extract is widely used to relieve indigestion symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, and acid reflux. It also improves food digestion and absorption. Relieves coughs and sore throats: Slippery elm bark extract soothes and lubricates the throat lining, helping to relieve coughs and sore throats. It is commonly used to treat throat irritation caused by coughs, sore throats, and colds. Gmo statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material. By products & impurities statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain and was not manufactured with any of the following substances: Parabens Phthalates Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Solvents and Residual Solvents Gluten free statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten. (Bse)/ (Tse) Statement We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE. Cruelty-free statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals. Kosher statement We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards. Vegan Statement We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards. Food Allergen Information Component Present in the product Peanuts (and/or derivatives,) e.g., protein oil No Tree Nuts (and/or derivatives) No Seeds (Mustard, Sesame) (and/or derivatives) No Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut or their hybrids No Gluten No Soybeans (and/or derivatives) No Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs No Fish or their products No Shellfish or their products No Celery (and/or derivatives) No Lupin (and/or derivatives) No Sulphites (and derivatives) (added or > 10 ppm) No