slippery elm

noun

: a large-leaved elm (Ulmus rubra synonym U. fulva) of eastern and central North America that has hard wood and fragrant mucilaginous inner bark
also : the bark

Examples of slippery elm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Natural ingredients like slippery elm extract, coconut oil, and hibiscus flower extract can do wonders to cut down detangling sessions. Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 June 2024 Additionally, because of the presence of mucilage, certain medications may have limited absorption if taken in combination with slippery elm. Allison Knott Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Cdn, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2023 Claims on TikTok that consuming caffeine makes orgasms more intense, a beverage will impact vaginal odor, and taking slippery elm bark boosts natural lubrication are among the most-searched, according to research from period and cycle tracking app Flo. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 21 June 2023 Adding slippery elm or marshmallow root to their food can also help to soothe the gut. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2022 In the glass, AG is a drink mix made from powdered wheatgrass, alfalfa, rose hips, beets, spinach, carrots, and slippery elm: the most suspicious of all elms. Drew Magary, Men's Health, 28 Mar. 2023 This formula contains ingredients like slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, and chamomile flower, which have all been traditionally used to soothe the digestive system. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022 Each drool-worthy chew provides a healthy dose of naturally occurring probiotics along with other health-boosting ingredients like inulin, pumpkin powder, coconut oil, papaya, plantain, and slippery elm bark. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022 This might sound a little gross, but slippery elm bark is known for having a lot of mucilage: a sticky, gel-like substance that can soothe an itchy, sore throat. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 28 Oct. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slippery elm was in 1748

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“Slippery elm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slippery%20elm. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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