Can Slippery Elm Be Toxic? Examining the Safety Profile of This Popular Herb
                                
                                
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                                The FDA has classified slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) for most oral uses. Yet many still wonder, "can slippery elm be toxic?" The answer requires a look at potential drug interactions and contraindications for specific populations, rather than a straightforward risk of toxicity.