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White Slippery Elm Bark Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

White Slippery Elm Bark Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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 White Slippery Elm, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of White Slippery Elm Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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: white slippery elm bark, ground into powder form. Slippery elm is the inner bark of the slippery elm tree, traditionally used in herbal medicine.

There are no inactive ingredients listed for this powder.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Slippery Elm product and its label doesn't state a use — see Slippery Elm's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence on slippery elm's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. For the conditions where it's commonly used — cough, constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer — reliable research is insufficient to rate whether it actually works.

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 powder is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though high-quality safety data are limited. Some people may experience contact dermatitis or hives (urticaria) if exposed to slippery elm or its pollen; if you have a known tree pollen allergy, be cautious.

Safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding are too sparse to know either way. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you before starting it.

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, over-the-counter, or others — double-check them against this product before you start. Slippery elm may reduce how much medication your body absorbs, which could make those drugs less effective.

Your pharmacist or doctor can advise on spacing and whether that risk applies to your regimen.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This slippery elm powder may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional herbal support for digestive or throat comfort. However, the key concern is its potential to slow absorption of oral medications — that's important if you take any pills or capsules by mouth.

Before you use it, check with your pharmacist or doctor about your specific medications and the best way to time this product to avoid interference.

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 Apr 21, 2023.

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 White Slippery Elm Bark Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435113476
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 289829
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for White Slippery Elm Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435113476
IngredientAmount% DV
White Slippery Elm, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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White Slippery Elm Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in White Slippery Elm Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

White Slippery Elm, Powder

Interacts with
2,022 drugs
1000 mg 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...

White Slippery Elm, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

White Slippery Elm Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection 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 White Slippery Elm Bark 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.

White 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 White Slippery Elm Bark Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

White Slippery Elm Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does White Slippery Elm Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, White Slippery Elm Bark 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?
White Slippery Elm Bark 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.
Can I take slippery elm powder if I'm on medications?
That depends on which medications you take. Slippery elm may slow the absorption of oral drugs and lower their levels in your bloodstream. Use the interaction checker on this page for your exact medications, or talk with your pharmacist or doctor — they can tell you whether it's a concern for you and how to take them safely together.
Does this actually work for sore throat or cough?
The evidence isn't strong enough yet to say. Research on slippery elm for cough, constipation, diarrhea, and other conditions shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it as effective. That doesn't mean it doesn't help — just that rigorous studies haven't proven it.
Is it safe to use long-term?
The evidence is limited. It's generally well tolerated for short-term use, but we don't have good long-term safety data. If you're thinking about using it regularly, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing — they can help you weigh whether it makes sense for you.
Can slippery elm cause allergies?
Yes — slippery elm pollen is an allergen, and contact with the bark can cause contact dermatitis or hives (urticaria) in some people. If you have a tree pollen allergy, be cautious with this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind White Slippery Elm Bark Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

White Slippery Elm Bark 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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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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