Elm bark

Elm b ark is the bark of the elm tree. Elm bark is used to make medicine. Elm bark is used to treat digestive disorders and severe diarrhea. It is also sometimes used as a diuretic to reduce water retention or as a drying agent. When applied to the skin, slippery elm bark is used to clean open or festering wounds.

How does slippery elm bark work?

There is not enough information available to say how slippery elm bark might work as a medicine.

How effective is slippery elm bark?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of slippery elm bark for indigestion and diarrhea, as well as for increasing urine production to reduce water retention and applied to the skin to treat wounds. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of slippery elm bark in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether slippery elm bark is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of slippery elm b ark during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using slippery elm bark.

Interactions

At present, there is no information available on interactions between slippery elm bark and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of slippery elm bark depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for slippery elm bark. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.