Botanical

Slippery Elm

Also known as: Ulmus rubra, Slippery elm bark, Red elm

Evidence

Demulcent herb that coats and soothes the digestive tract, from esophagus to colon.

Primary uses

GI soothing
GERD
IBD support
Sore throat

How it works

Creates protective mucilage coating
Soothes irritated tissues
May support gut barrier
Traditional GI remedy

Dosage

Typical range: 400-1000mg 3x daily, or 1-2 tsp powder in water
Timing: Between meals or before meals
With food: Often away from food for coating effect
Duration: As needed, generally safe long-term
Special populations: GERD, IBD, digestive inflammation

Forms

Powder
Lozenges
Capsules

Safety

Common side effects

May slow medication absorption

Contraindications

None significant

Evidence notes

Traditional use, limited clinical research

Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.

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