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Slippery Elm Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Baar Nature's Blessing

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

Slippery Elm Powder is a dietary supplement by Baar Nature's Blessing 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 powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Slippery Elm Powder by Baar Nature's Blessing

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: slippery elm powder, made from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree. It's included as a single-ingredient supplement with no inactive fillers or binders.

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: traditional herbal digestive and throat support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cough, Pharyngitis, Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Peptic ulcers — and 4 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 Cough, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and more.

The evidence on what slippery elm actually does is limited. The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for cancer, constipation, cough, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or diarrhea.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means large, rigorous studies haven't established whether it does yet.

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 when used short-term, though high-quality safety data are sparse. There isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so caution is advised if you're pregnant or nursing — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

Topically applied slippery elm extracts can cause contact dermatitis in some people, and the pollen is a known allergen; contact dermatitis and urticaria (hives) have been reported after exposure to slippery elm or an oleoresin in the bark.

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.

Slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce blood levels of oral medications (Moderate severity). Check any pills or liquid medications you take regularly using the search tool on this page before you start.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Slippery elm is a single-ingredient supplement with limited evidence for the conditions people use it for. If you take oral medications, the main thing to watch is that this powder may slow their absorption — spacing doses a couple of hours apart can help.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any regular medications, check with your pharmacist first.

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 Aug 23, 2022.

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 Slippery Elm Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Baar Nature's Blessing
Barcode (UPC) 813478008412
Net contents 4 Ounce(s); 113 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2022
DSLD ID 271907
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Slippery Elm Powder by Baar Nature's Blessing, 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:
1.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
76
UPC/BARCODE
813478008412
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrate1.2 Gram(s)1%
Slippery Elm powder1.5 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: As an herbal dietary supplement, stir 1 teaspoon into 1 cup of water and simmer for several minutes. Let cool. Add honey and sip or gargle, several times a day.

Formula

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra, aka Ulmus fulva) also known as Red Elm, Moose Elm or Indian Elm, is a small tree native to North America.

Herbal Supplement

Formulation

It has been a part of traditional herbal medicine for over 100 years, and was used by both Native Americans and early settlers as a survival food during lean times.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

See for yourself

Slippery Elm Powder by Baar Nature's Blessing label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Slippery Elm Powder by Baar Nature's Blessing

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

Serving size1.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container76 Amounts shown are per serving.

Slippery Elm powder

Interacts with
2,022 drugs
1.5 Gram(s) per serving

Slippery elm is a traditional herbal remedy made from the inner bark of a North American elm tree, used mainly to soothe sore throats and irritated di...

Slippery Elm powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Slippery Elm Powder by Baar Nature's Blessing Drug Interactions

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2,022Drugs
2,022 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Slippery Elm Powder 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 Elm powder1 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 Slippery Elm Powder, from the product label.

Baar Nature's Blessing

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Name
Baar Products, Inc
City
Downingtown
State
PA
ZipCode
19335
Phone Number
1-800-269-2502
Web Address
www.baar.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Slippery Elm Powder by Baar Nature's Blessing: Common Questions

Does Slippery Elm Powder by Baar Nature's Blessing interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Slippery Elm Powder 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?
Slippery Elm Powder 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 actually help my digestion or bowel problems?
The evidence isn't clear yet. We don't have reliable data showing whether slippery elm works for constipation, diarrhea, or inflammatory bowel disease. That's not the same as saying it doesn't work — just that we need better studies to know.
Can I take slippery elm with my other medications?
The mucilage in slippery elm may interfere with how your body absorbs oral drugs, which could make them less effective. Take your medications at least two hours away from the slippery elm powder, and use the checker on this page to look up your specific drugs.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you — they can weigh the pros and cons with your specific situation in mind.
What are the side effects?
It's generally well tolerated, but safety data are limited. If you apply slippery elm extracts to your skin, contact dermatitis can occur. The pollen can trigger allergies, and hives or contact dermatitis have been reported from exposure to the bark.
Is this powder pure slippery elm with no fillers?
Yes — this product contains only slippery elm powder as the active ingredient with no inactive fillers or binders added.

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Sources & How We Checked

Slippery Elm Powder'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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