Elm Bark
OTHER NAME(S): Écorce d'Orme, Narvan Elm, Orme Champêtre, Orme Commun, Smooth-Leaved Elm, Ulmus minor, Corteza de Olmo, Écorce D’orme
Overview
Elm bark is the bark of the elm tree. People use it to make medicine.
Elm bark is used for digestive problems, improving fertility in women, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Elm bark contains constituents that might help to normalize hormone levels in some women with infertility.
Elm bark contains constituents that might help to normalize hormone levels in some women with infertility.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Digestive disorders.
- Diarrhea.
- Female infertility.
- Increasing urine production to relieve water retention (diuretic).
- Wounds, when applied to the skin.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of elm bark for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if elm bark is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if elm bark is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if elm bark is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if elm bark is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if elm bark is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Elm Bark overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of elm bark depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for elm bark. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Hoseinpour MJ, Ghanbari A, Azad N, et al. Ulmus minor bark hydro-alcoholic extract ameliorates histological parameters and testosterone level in an experimental model of PCOS rats. Endocr Regul. 2019;53(3):146-153.