Ulmus fulva
(Slippery elm, American elm)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Demulcent - used to soothe irritated mucosal tissues
• Nutritive
• Vulnerary

Clinical Indications:

• Crohn's Disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Peptic ulcer
• Rosacea
• Ulcerative colitis
• Coughs
• Gastritis
• Pharyngitis
• Vaginitis

Contraindications:

• None

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Amino acids
• Bromine
• Calcium
• Iodine
• Mainly mucilage
• Starch
• Sugar
• Tannin
• Traces of manganese and zinc

Toxicity:

• None known

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