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Ulmus rubra Muhl. - syn.Ulmus fulva Michx.- Ulmaceae - slippery elm, red elm, Rot-Ulme
Deciduous tree, native to central and eastern North America.
The powdered (inner) bark of the slippery elm tree has long been used by Native Americans to treat cough, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal complaints. It has been studied for use as a supplement for inflammatory bowel disease.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3271691/
Sargent, C.S., The Silva of North America, vol.7: t.314 (1898) [C.E. Faxon]
http://plantgenera.org/species.php?id_species=1041994