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Organic Slippery Elm Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbally Grounded

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Slippery Elm is a dietary supplement by Herbally Grounded with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and cough, heartburn and acid reflux, digestive upset and ibs.Based on those ingredients, 2,022 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Slippery Elm. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Slippery Elm by Herbally Grounded

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: slippery elm, the inner bark of a tree traditionally used for various throat and digestive complaints. The capsule also contains cellulose as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Slippery Elm's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive tract health and stomach comfort.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Peptic ulcers, Acid reflux — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Slippery Elm is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Slippery Elm is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Peptic ulcers.

The evidence for slippery elm is limited. The data we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for cancer, constipation, cough, inflammatory bowel disease, and diarrhea.

That means there isn't enough solid research yet to say whether it works for these uses — so if you're considering it for a specific condition, that's worth discussing with us or your doctor.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Slippery Elm

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Slippery elm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though high-quality safety data are limited. Some people may experience contact dermatitis (skin irritation) or urticaria (hives) after skin contact with slippery elm or its pollen, which is an allergen.

There isn't enough reliable information about safety during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so caution is advised in both cases — talk with your doctor or us before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Slippery Elm

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Slippery Elm.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 2,023 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take any oral medications — prescription or over-the-counter — check them here before adding this product. Slippery elm's mucilage may slow their absorption and reduce how much gets into your bloodstream.

This affects a very broad range of drugs, so your specific medicines matter.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Slippery elm may be worth considering if you're looking for a traditionally used throat or digestive herb, but the evidence for specific conditions isn't established in our data. The main thing to watch: it can interfere with how your body absorbs oral medications, which affects a large number of drugs.

Check your medications before you start, and talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're pregnant, nursing, or have a known slippery elm or tree pollen allergy.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Slippery Elm, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbally Grounded
Barcode (UPC) 718122292929
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 318554
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Slippery Elm by Herbally Grounded, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
718122292929
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend500 mg--
Slippery Elm0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: Take 2 capsules 2-3 times a day as needed.

Formulation

Assists with balancing acidity in the stomach Promotes healthy inflammation response in soft tissues

Vegetarian

Formula

Fiber content nourishes and promotes rejuvenation of the digestive tract

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

The statements on this label have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

Vegetarian High Quality Products GMP Certified

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Organic Slippery Elm by Herbally Grounded label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Slippery Elm by Herbally Grounded

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

500 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Slippery Elm by Herbally Grounded Drug Interactions

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2,022Drugs
2,022 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Slippery Elm with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Slippery Elm1 drug type · 2,022 drugs

Oral Drugs

Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Slippery elm inner bark contains mucilage, which may interfere with the absorption of orally administered drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Slippery Elm, from the product label.

Herbally Grounded

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Name
Herbally Grounded
City
Las Vegas
State
NV
ZipCode
89102
Phone Number
1.866.676.1410
Web Address
www.herballygrounded.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Slippery Elm by Herbally Grounded: Common Questions

Does Organic Slippery Elm by Herbally Grounded interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Slippery Elm has a known interaction with 2,022 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Slippery Elm contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will slippery elm help my cough or digestive issues?
The evidence we hold isn't established yet for cough, constipation, diarrhea, or inflammatory bowel disease. That doesn't mean it won't help — just that solid research is still limited. If you're considering it for a specific condition, it's worth talking it through with your pharmacist or doctor.
Can I take this with my other medications?
That depends on what you take. Slippery elm can slow how your body absorbs oral drugs, which affects a very broad range of medications. Use the search tool on this page to check your specific prescriptions and over-the-counter medications before you start.
Is slippery elm safe for long-term use?
It's generally well tolerated for short-term use, but high-quality safety data for long-term use are limited. If you're thinking about taking it regularly, check in with us or your doctor.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data for pregnancy or breastfeeding to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before you use it in either situation.
What are the side effects?
Slippery elm is generally well tolerated. Skin contact with the bark or exposure to its pollen can cause contact dermatitis or hives in some people, especially if you're allergic to tree pollen.

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Sources & How We Checked

Organic Slippery Elm's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Slippery Elm 3 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Czarnecki D, Nixon R, Bekhor P, and et al. Delayed prolonged contact urticaria from the elm tree. Contact Dermatitis 1993;28:196-197. PubMed

See these in context on the Slippery Elm monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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