Slippery elm is so called because the resulting paste makes a very slippery substance! The smoothness is very calming to a burning gullet, as in indigestion/heartburn, and is a useful base for certain other preparations such as suppositories.
Slippery elm translates to Portuguese to become olmo.
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The Hindi name for slippery elm is "अथेला" (Athela).
The Tamil word for slippery elm is சளியமரம் (chaḷiyamaram).
In Ayurveda, slippery elm is Ulmus rubra Muhl. However, it is native to North America so it is commonly known as Slippery Elm.
The Slippery Elm, Latin name Ulmus rubra, is a species of tree that is indigenous to eastern North America, from Florida out west to Texas and then north to southern Quebec. The Slippery Elm is also known as the Red Elm and Gray Elm.
The scientific name for slippery elm is Ulmus rubra.
Slippery Elm is known as "இலஞ்சியம் மரம்" (ilanciyam maram) in Tamil.
Slippery elm has simple leaves, meaning each leaf is composed of a single blade.
Slippery elm is called "गुळवेल" (Gulavel) in Marathi. This tree's inner bark is often used for its medicinal properties, particularly for soothing digestive issues and throat irritations. In traditional medicine, it has been valued for its demulcent and anti-inflammatory effects.
Slippery elm in small quantities should not be harmful to a pregnant woman nor to her unborn child.