What is Slippery Elm Bark Extract 10:1?
Slippery Elm Bark Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1) obtained from the Slippery Elm plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Bark
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Slippery Elm Bark Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Slippery Elm Bark Extract 10:1 used for? Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements to soothe the throat and digestive system mucosa, due to its content of mucilage (soluble polysaccharides), tannins, and resins. With its standardized 10:1 content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as powder (inner bark), capsules, pastilles/lozenges, tea, and cough syrups.
Benefits and Main Uses of Slippery Elm Bark Extract 10:1
- Throat soothing (demulcent): The strongest evidence for the inner bark is its soothing (demulcent) effect; it is recognized by the US FDA as a throat soother. It coats dry/sore throats by stimulating mucus secretion.
- Digestive system comfort: It is traditionally reported to coat and soothe irritated esophageal and gastric mucosa; it is used for reflux and stomach discomfort (traditionally).
- Intestinal comfort (IBS): In conditions such as IBS, there is preliminary evidence from small pilot studies, mostly involving multi-herb mixtures (limited evidence).
- Mucosal protection: The mucilage forms a viscous gel upon contact with water, creating a protective layer on the mucous membranes.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
The mucilage it contains forms a viscous gel upon contact with water and stimulates mucus secretion, coating and soothing irritated throat and digestive mucosa.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (since it is water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Slippery Elm is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex regulations for dietary supplements. The permitted/used part: Bark.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; this may vary by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Slippery Elm Bark Extract 10:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.