Ritual Herbs - Slippery Elm Bark

Element Associations: Air
Planetary Associations: Saturn
Astrological Associations: Taurus, Capricorn
Chakra Associations: Throat
Energy: Feminine / Receptive
Magical Properties: Deflecting Gossip & Lies | Spiritual Protection & Grounding | Healing & Nurturing Energy | Encouraging Truth & Fair Communication | Personal Evolution & Growth | Attracting Abundance & Stability
Healing Properties: Absorbent | Demulcent | Emollient | Nutritive | Soothing | Vulnerary | Digestive Aid
Botanical Name: Ulmus fulva

Slippery Elm Bark is a gentle, mucilaginous herb long valued in North American herbalism for both internal and external healing. Indigenous peoples used it for centuries to soothe wounds, burns, boils, and skin inflammation, while also taking it orally to calm sore throats, coughs, diarrhea, and digestive irritation. European settlers adopted these uses, emphasizing its role as a restorative, demulcent, and nutritive remedy. Its natural mucilage helps protect and coat sensitive tissues, supporting both the digestive and respiratory systems, while also providing calming, nurturing energy.

In magical practice, Slippery Elm is a versatile herb that combines protection, communication, and emotional nourishment. It is renowned for silencing detractors and deflecting gossip or slander, effectively “sealing the lips” of those sending negative energy through words. Its grounding and protective qualities create a stable energetic barrier, offering resilience against psychic intrusion or emotional manipulation. Beyond protection, Slippery Elm encourages truthful communication, aids persuasive speech, and promotes fair negotiation. Its gentle, nurturing energy also fosters emotional healing, personal growth, and self-discovery, while its Earth-aligned properties attract abundance and strengthen foundational stability.

Common Magical Uses (Aligned with Properties):

• Deflecting Gossip & Lies: Carried or added to spell bags to block malicious words, envy, or negative speech
• Spiritual Protection & Grounding: Used as a talisman, in sachets, or ritual blends to create a stable, protective energetic barrier
• Healing & Nurturing Energy: Incorporated into calming baths, teas, or sachets to promote emotional recovery, soothe stress, and encourage tranquility
• Encouraging Truth & Fair Communication: Used to support public speaking, negotiation, or learning to articulate clearly and persuasively
• Personal Evolution & Growth: Added to ritual work to release emotional blocks, encourage self-discovery, and foster resilience
• Attracting Abundance & Stability: Utilized in Earth-element rituals or charm bags to support prosperity, grounding, and long-term security

**Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work.

• "Small" bags are full 2x3" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.50 oz per bag.