This herb's main constituent is mucilage.
Mucilage is a gum dissolved in the bark's juices.
This material has extraordinary cleansing properties. Slippery Elm Bark has a lubricating property which helps protect membranes linings and joints. Relief of inflamed areas is commonly reported. An antibiotic and anti-microbial effect has also been reported along with an ability to remove toxins from the body. There are no studies which show that essiac is beneficial for any disease or condition and these herbs are available to you strictly as a food supplement and not a drug.