The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Purdue extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to the red elm, or slippery elm. He shares about how to identify the red elm and also how to differentiate it from its relative, the American elm.

Slippery elm is a type of tree native to the northeastern region of North America. Some people claim that it can help treat a number of conditions, including inflammation, sore throat, and acid reflux ...

Possible health benefits of the inner bark of the slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) tree include managing fevers, treating wounds, and reducing sore throats. Slippery elm is native to the central and eastern ...

The 20-foot tree stands half naked, much of the bark stripped from its trunk. It has only months to live. “It doesn’t know it’s dead,” says U.S. Forest Service botanist David Taylor, pointing to the ...

Slippery elm is a tree that grows in North America. For centuries, Native Americans and later European settlers used its inner bark as a treatment for many conditions. The scientific name for the tree ...

Slippery elm is a supplement made from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree (Ulmus rubra), native to North America. Taking ...

Many authorities consider the inner bark of the slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) to be an herb with excellent healing properties. It can be used internally and externally. This herb is also thought to have ...

Even though spring is apparently upon us (buh-bye, Daylight Saving Time), we all are still stuck with an especially clingy cold and flu season this year. And if you’re dealing with a sore throat or ...