Ulmus Minor Herb vs Piper sarmentosum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ulmus Minor Herb

Ulmus minor

Digestive

Digestive

Description

European elm whose inner bark provides soothing mucilage used for digestive, respiratory, and wound healing conditions.

Southeast Asian creeping pepper; leaves eaten as vegetable and used medicinally across the region.

Active Compounds

mucilage, tannins, phytosterols, catechins

phenylpropanoids, asaricin, sarmentine, methyl eugenol, caryophyllene

Traditional Uses

soothing digestive remedy in European folk medicine, cough demulcent treatment, wound healing herb

digestive disorders, malaria, cough, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Modern Uses

demulcent, emollient, wound healing

anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antifungal, analgesic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried inner bark as tea

10-30g fresh leaves or 3-6g dried daily

Contraindications

none established

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

rare GI discomfort

generally safe at food doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E