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Posted 1/14/2013 11:15 PM (GMT -5)
I know there are many many posts on slippery elm, and am going through them now, but thought Id just ask specifically about the questions I have.

First off, its expensive! Seems absurd for a common, widespread, domestic tree. IM on asacol, 3x per day, and recently hydrocort enemas, 2x. Can anyone share ideal doses, and timing issues with taking elm and these drugs?
Posted 1/14/2013 11:37 PM (GMT -5)
http://www.vitacost.com/natures-way-slippery-elm-bark

This is the one I get, not too pricey, IMO.
I only take 2 caps a day, at night. I did some trial and error with more caps and found 2 to be right for me. Ymmv.

My GI encouraged me, a while ago, to just take all my asacol in the morning. Stated there were studies showing no real difference in spacing the dose. If you still want to space out the pills, maybe do a morning and lunch time dose (totalling your normal dose) and then do the s. elm at night.
Posted 1/14/2013 11:55 PM (GMT -5)
Delivery to Canada costs more than the elm :P. Awesomeness.
Posted 1/15/2013 8:48 AM (GMT -5)
Freddy,

Surprised you find slippery elm expensive.

I find it cheap as all... I get mine as organic slippery elm powder - costs about $20. per pound - I get mine from mountainroseherbs.com.

At 3 teaspoons per day, that would last you about 56 days -to me that's pretty cheap.

I used to get mine in 2 pounds shipment (to save on shipping fees) and it would last 3 months. Now since being in remission, I only use it once a day, my 2 pounds last a good 9-11 months.

Ideal dosage is about 1 heaping teaspoon, taken in a little water, with the probiotics in it, after each meal. Take your meds 3-4 hours apart from that. That's how I take it, and it's been very effective.

Posted 1/15/2013 9:42 AM (GMT -5)
Freddy, Yes, I also find Slippery Elm considerably cheap... I've never ordered from web sites. Maybe you can do a search in your local area to find an herbalist store who sells herbs and teas. You can take slippery elm bark in the form of loose leaf tea also.

Ask your doctor for his opinion regarding mesalamines and slippery elm. Although I've seen 2 GIs and 1 naturopath and neither has said anything about my taking with these herbs.=/
Posted 1/15/2013 10:18 AM (GMT -5)
Hmm.. yeah its was like $50+ per lb at the local place in bulk. I didnt catch the exact price just saw it was very high. I only bought a bit for $5...

Anyway, pretty non inspiring to drink, but did seem soothing. I will say I think I only woke 1X last night, quite rare.

What I passed this am (after taking last night) was kinda "blobish" like psillium would be sort of... but darker?

Does that sound about right to people?

But yes, so far, it wasnt a bad experience....

Some one here (fruitgirl???) mentioned mixing VSL in it... Thats kind of intriguing. Its almost like it might encapsulate the medicine/probiotic/etc and protect it from digestion, then serve it later to the colon in a soothing way.... I guess on the flip side it may also prevent some of the medicine from being released/absorbed.
Posted 1/15/2013 3:33 PM (GMT -5)
Just to add, the tea is tolerable for me, especially if you brew with other herbs. When I've taken Slippery Elm powder I gag, but its preference i'm sure.
Posted 1/15/2013 6:13 PM (GMT -5)
Your "tea" is more like soup though, yes? Mine was.
Posted 1/15/2013 11:13 PM (GMT -5)
Mix it with a couple ounces of water, stir well and down it like a shot of whiskey. I take mine first thing in the morning and last thing at night. It's like drinking alittle mud.

Word to the wise...not all elm is equal. Make sure you buy quality organic slippery elm. The first bottle I bought was from a vitamin store. It was GROSS! Smelled like dirt and tasted awful. When it finally ran out, I ordered organic online and it was much better!
Posted 1/15/2013 11:20 PM (GMT -5)

freddyj said...
Your "tea" is more like soup though, yes? Mine was.

YEP! Exactly freddy, did it taste awful for you?
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