Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) Research
Latin Name: Ulmus fulva
Family: Ulmaceae
GENERAL
- Natural Standard (2016). Slippery Elm Monograph. www.naturalstandard.com
- ACHS (2017). Course Material: HERB502: Slippery Elm Monograph. www.achs.edu
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
- Slippery elm, fenugreek, devil’s claw, tormentil and wei tong ning demonstrated antioxidant effects in cell-free oxidant-generating systems and inflamed human colorectal biopsies and could be useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome. From: Langmead, L., Dawson, C., Hawkins, C., Banna, N., Loo, S., & Rampton, D. S. (2002). Antioxidant effects of herbal therapies used by patients with inflammatory bowel disease: an in vitro study. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 16(2), 197-205.
- An herb formula including slippery elm reduced symptoms of irritable bowels. From: Hawrelak, J. A., & Myers, S. P. (2010). Effects of two natural medicine formulations on irritable bowel syndrome symptoms: a pilot study. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(10), 1065-1071.
THROAT SOARNESS
- Throat coat, a tea including licorice, slippery elm, and marshmallow, reduced throat pain in patients. From: Brinckmann, J., Sigwart, H., & van Houten Taylor, L. (2003). Safety and efficacy of a traditional herbal medicine (Throat Coat®) in symptomatic temporary relief of pain in patients with acute pharyngitis: A multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. The Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 9(2), 285-298.
By Kathy Sadowski
Updated 9/25/18
