Plant Family

Ulmaceae

Pictured: Slippery Elm

Elm family

Trees with mucilage-rich inner bark; slippery elm is a classic soothing demulcent.

1 Herb // 5 Constituents // 3 Notable Members

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Overview

The Elm Family

Trees with mucilage-rich inner bark; slippery elm is a classic soothing demulcent.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The monograph in the database whose Ulmaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra

DemulcentEmollientNutritiveExpectorant +5

Phytochemistry

Characteristic Chemistry

The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.

Terpenoids 1
Phenolics 1
Carbohydrates 1
Minerals 1
Unclassified 1

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • American elm
  • Wych elm
  • Other Ulmus species

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