Nutritional Supplement

Slippery Elm

Also indexed as:Ulmus fulva, Ulmus rubra

Parts Used & Where Grown

The slippery elm tree is native to North America, where it still grows primarily. The inner bark of the tree is the main part used for medicinal preparations.

How It Works

The mucilage of slippery elm, found in the inner bark, gives it the soothing effect for which it is known.1 In people with heartburn, the mucilage appears to act as a barrier against the damaging effects of acid on the esophagus. It may also have an anti-inflammatory effect locally in the stomach and intestines. This soothing effect may also extend to the throat. Clinical research, verifying these effects in humans has not been conducted.

References

1. Wren RC, Williamson EM, Evans FJ. Potter's New Cyclopedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Essex, UK: CW Daniel Company, 1988, 252.

2. Golan R. Optimal Wellness. New York: Ballantine Books, 1995, 373-4.

3. Chevrel B. A comparative crossover study on the treatment of heartburn and epigastric pain: Liquid Gaviscon and a magnesium-aluminum antacid gel. J Int Med Res 1980;8:300-3.

4. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al, eds. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Austin: American Botanical Council and Boston: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998, 167.

5. Pizzorno JE, Murray MT. Textbook of Natural Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1999, 1335-49.

6. Duke JA. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1985, 495-6.

7. Foster S. Herbs for Your Health. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1996, 88-9.

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