Ulmus rubra
Actions:
Mucilagenous, antioxidant
Therapeutic Categories:
wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, and skin inflammation, coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and stomach problems (acid reflux, indigestion, IBS, constipation). stomach ulcers
Safety:
Can cause allergic reactions internally or cause a rash when used externally.
Magical Uses:
evil eye, persuasion
Plant Parts Used: Inner bark, leaves
Preparations: decoction, salve, tea (leaves)
Energetics: Wet
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Plant Identifiers: broad oblong to obovate leaves, rough above but velvety below, with coarse double-serrate margins, acuminate apices and oblique bases. reddish-brown fruit is an oval winged samara, orbicular to obovate, slightly notched at the top, the single, central seed coated with red-brown hairs
Also known as: red elm, gray elm, soft elm, moose elm, and Indian elm
Chemical Constituents: Mucilage