Bark · North America
Slippery Elm Bark
Ulmus rubra
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used for
Traditionally prepared as
Mix 1-2 tsp powder in warm water. Drink before meals.
This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.
Safety profile
May delay the absorption of medication. Space it apart from any prescription you take.
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