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Demulcent herbs often have a high content of mucilage, making them ideal to soothe and protect irritated or inflammed internal tissues of the body.


Common herbal demulcents include:


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Demulcent definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms (152 words)
The term "demulcent" refers to an agent, such as an oil, that forms a soothing film when administered onto the surface of a mucous membrane.
A demulcent is meant to relieve the irritation of the inflamed mucous membrane.
For example, a cough syrup may claim to be "a gentle demulcent medicine that will relieve the pain of sore throat." Nothing soothes like a caress (or a demulcent).
Demulcent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (73 words)
Demulcent herbs often have a high content of mucilage, and have been used to soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissues of the body.
A more complete list of plants with demulcent properties is available from Plants for a Future.
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