Slippery Elm

What is Slippery Elm extract, and what species does it come from?

Slippery Elm extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Ulmus rubra, a plant in the Ulmaceae family, native to Eastern North America. The extract is made from the bark. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Slippery Elm does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the bark of Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Slippery Elm are available?

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) is available from Bio-Botanica as butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, powdered extract, and Zea-Botanicals®. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Slippery Elm originate?

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) is native to Eastern North America. Bio-Botanica sources raw Slippery Elm against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Slippery Elm extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Slippery Elm extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, powdered extract, and Zea-Botanicals®. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Slippery Elm extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Slippery Elm material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Slippery Elm extract suited for?

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Slippery Elm extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Slippery Elm extract?

Every Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Slippery Elm extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Slippery Elm extract manufactured and tested?

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.