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Common Name
Slippery Elm, Red Elm
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Botanical Name
Ulmus rubra
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Part Used
Bark
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Clinical Summary
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Monograph
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Alcohol
60%
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Dose
40 to 80mL weekly
Traditionally used to heal and soothe the mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive and urinary tracts. It is useful for sore throats, coughs, dyspepsia, stomach ulcers, diarrhoea, constipation, irritable and inflammatory bowel diseases, cystitis and bladder irritation. Topically it can be used as a poultice on the skin to help soothe inflammation, protect the skin and draw out impurities in wounds, boils, burns, abscesses and ulcers.
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Traditional Use
Based on traditional evidence slippery elm is taken internally to relieve the symptoms of gastritis, acid dyspepsia, gastric reflux, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease.
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Actions
Demulcent, emollient, nutritive, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic, expectorant, astringent
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Indications
• Gastritis, reflux, dyspepsia and gastric or duodenal ulcers
• Irritable and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Colitis, diarrhoea and constipation
• Upper and lower respiratory complaints including bronchitis and throat inflammation
• Convalescence as a nutrient supplement
• Externally it is applied as a poultice for wounds, boils, burns, abscesses and ulcers. -
Energetics
Moistening, neutral
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Use in Pregnancy
It is likely to be safe, but safety is still to be established.
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Contraindications & Cautions
None known.
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Drug Interactions
Although there are no controlled studies available, theoretically, the herb should be taken away from medications as the mucilage effects on the digestive tract may impede absorption. Separate doses by two hours.
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
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Substitutes
Marshmallow