BACKGROUND
Ingredient Type: Botanical
Also Known As: Ulmus rubra, Ulmus fulva
The inner bark of the slippery elm tree is rich in mucilage, a substance that becomes gel-like when mixed with water. It has been used traditionally to comfort irritation of mucous membranes, including the intestines.
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In the meantime see the Penn State Hershey Health Information Library entry for slippery elm, the MedlinePlus entry for slippery elm, the Drugs.com entry for slippery elm, the Michigan Medicine Health Library entry for slippery elm, or the WebMD entry for slippery elm for more information.
