slippery elm
noun
: a large-leaved elm (Ulmus rubra synonym U. fulva) of eastern and central North America that has hard wood and fragrant mucilaginous inner bark
also
: the bark
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Essiac tea is an herbal tea made from a blend of burdock root, slippery elm, Indian rhubarb, and sheep sorrel.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 31 Aug. 2025
The formula is powered by the digestive enzyme bromelain and paired with five herbs (ginger root, lemon balm, dandelion root, peppermint, and slippery elm) designed to improve digestion, prevent gas, and alleviate discomfort in just an hour.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Drysdale also chewed tablets that came from the bark of slippery elm trees.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
Natural ingredients like slippery elm extract, coconut oil, and hibiscus flower extract can do wonders to cut down detangling sessions.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 June 2024
Additionally, because of the presence of mucilage, certain medications may have limited absorption if taken in combination with slippery elm.
—Allison Knott Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Cdn, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2023
Claims on TikTok that consuming caffeine makes orgasms more intense, a beverage will impact vaginal odor, and taking slippery elm bark boosts natural lubrication are among the most-searched, according to research from period and cycle tracking app Flo.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 21 June 2023
In the glass, AG is a drink mix made from powdered wheatgrass, alfalfa, rose hips, beets, spinach, carrots, and slippery elm: the most suspicious of all elms.
—Drew Magary, Men's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
Adding slippery elm or marshmallow root to their food can also help to soothe the gut.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2022
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 31 Aug. 2025
The formula is powered by the digestive enzyme bromelain and paired with five herbs (ginger root, lemon balm, dandelion root, peppermint, and slippery elm) designed to improve digestion, prevent gas, and alleviate discomfort in just an hour.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Drysdale also chewed tablets that came from the bark of slippery elm trees.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
Natural ingredients like slippery elm extract, coconut oil, and hibiscus flower extract can do wonders to cut down detangling sessions.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 June 2024
Additionally, because of the presence of mucilage, certain medications may have limited absorption if taken in combination with slippery elm.
—Allison Knott Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Cdn, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2023
Claims on TikTok that consuming caffeine makes orgasms more intense, a beverage will impact vaginal odor, and taking slippery elm bark boosts natural lubrication are among the most-searched, according to research from period and cycle tracking app Flo.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 21 June 2023
In the glass, AG is a drink mix made from powdered wheatgrass, alfalfa, rose hips, beets, spinach, carrots, and slippery elm: the most suspicious of all elms.
—Drew Magary, Men's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
Adding slippery elm or marshmallow root to their food can also help to soothe the gut.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2022
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“Slippery elm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slippery%20elm. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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