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Slippery elm inner bark

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Ulmus fulva

Oral Uses

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; soothes respiratory system; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is a demulcent; contains mucilage; soothes respiratory system; relieves cough; accelerates healing. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks or use lozenges.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; soothes intestines; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Diarrhea RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; soothes intestines; alleviates diarrhea. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses when you have diarrhea.

  • Gastritis RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; promotes stomach health; soothes stomach; accelerates healing. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Hemorrhoids RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; soothes digestive system. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antacid RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an antacid; neutralizes body's excess acids. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses when you have diarrhea as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antitussive RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 2-3 g of dried slippery elm inner bark in capsule form or 4-8 g in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Canker sores RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark accelerates healing. Use slippery elm inner bark containing mouthwash 2-4 times daily for many weeks.

  • Hemorrhoids RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; accelerates healing. Apply slippery elm inner bark containing cream 2-4 times daily for many months.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Emollient RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply slippery elm inner bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily for many months.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply slippery elm inner bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Slippery elm inner bark is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply slippery elm inner bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily for many months.

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