Slippery elm Effects, Dosage, and Side Effects American Elm; Elm; Indian Elm; Moose Elm; Red Elm; Sweet Elm; Ulmus fulva; Ulmus rubra; Winged Elm

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra, syn. U. fulva) is a species of elm native to eastern North America from southeast North Dakota east to southern Quebec and south to northernmost Florida and eastern Texas. Although similar to American Elm in general appearance, it is more closely related to the European Wych Elm, sharing very similar flower structure with that species. It is less susceptible to Dutch elm disease than many elms, and has a different branching pattern. ...

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... All species of elm contain varying amounts of mucilage, which may help to relieve coughs and other symptoms that are associated with respiratory conditions such as bronchitis. Mucilage may also make elm useful for treating gastrointestinal conditions. Mucilage is a substance that swells up and becomes slippery, but does not dissolve when mixed with fluids. It coats the mouth, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract with a slick residue. Therefore, it may soothe a sore throat, help to alleviate the pain of colic or stomach ulcers, and relieve inflammatory bowel conditions. Additionally, elm may promote the production of gastrointestinal mucus, further protecting the linings of the stomach and intestines. Results from a recent laboratory study suggest that elm contains antioxidants that may reduce intestinal inflammation. Antioxidants are thought to protect body cells from damage caused by a chemical process called oxidation. Oxidation produces oxygen free radicals, natural chemicals that may suppress immune function. No human studies have been conducted to confirm any of these traditional uses of elm. ...
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