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Slippery Elm Bark

What is Slippery Elm Bark?

A demulcent herb whose inner bark forms a soothing gel, used to coat and calm the digestive and throat lining.

How Slippery Elm Bark works

Contains mucilage that forms a protective, soothing coating over irritated mucous membranes in the GI tract.

Benefits & uses

  • Soothes throat/esophageal irritation
  • May ease heartburn and gut discomfort
  • Coats irritated GI lining

Common uses: Sore throat, acid reflux discomfort, IBS, gut soothing.

Slippery Elm Bark dosage

Typical dose
400–800 mg daily (or as a tea)

Slippery Elm Bark side effects

  • Generally well tolerated
  • May slow absorption of other meds if taken together

Warnings & monitoring

  • Take other medications 1–2 hours apart (mucilage can slow absorption)

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