A demulcent (derived from the word "caress") is an agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. The mucous membranes (or mucosae; singular mucosa) are linings of mostly endodermal origin covered in Epithelium, which are involved in Demulcents such as pectin, glycerin, honey and syrup are common ingredients in cough mixtures. Pectin (from Greek πηκτικός - pektikos, "congealed curdled" a white to light brown powder is a Heteropolysaccharide Honey is a sweet and Viscous fluid produced by Honey bees (and some other species and derived from the nectar of Flowers According to the In Cooking, a syrup (from Arabic' ar شراب sharab, beverage via Latin siropus) is a thick Viscous Liquid These demulcents will coat the throat and relieve the irritation causing the cough. They can be used to treat any type of cough, but are particularly useful to treat dry coughs. In Medicine, a cough ( Latin: tussis) is a sudden and often repetitively occurring defence Reflex which helps to clear the large breathing passages Some demulcents may not be suitable for diabetics as they are based on sugar. Diabetes mellitus (ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz or /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/ /məˈlaɪtəs/ or /ˈmɛlətəs/ often referred to simply as diabetes ( Ancient Greek: grc Sugar is a class of edible Crystalline substances mainly Sucrose, Lactose, and Fructose.
A number of herbs have demulcent properties. A(n herb (ˈhɝb or /ˈɝb/ see pronunciation differences) is a plant that is valued for qualities such as medicinal properties flavor scent or the like These herbs often have a high content of mucilage, and help soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissues of the body. Mucilage is a gooey polar Glycoprotein; an exopolysaccharide; a Polymer produced by most plants and some microorganisms [1]
Common herbal demulcents include:
- Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
- Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
- Corn Silk (Zea mays)
- Couchgrass (Agropyrum repens)
- Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
- Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
- Lungwort (Sticta pulmonaria)
- Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Mallow (Malva sylvestris)
- Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
- Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
- Oatmeal (Avena sativa)
- Parsley Piert (Aphanes arvensis)
- Plantain (Plantago major)[2]
- Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva)
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- A more complete list of plants with demulcent properties is available from Plants for a Future. Coltsfoot ( Tussilago farfara) is a plant in the family Asteraceae. Coltsfoot ( Tussilago farfara) is a plant in the family Asteraceae. For the place see Comfrey Minnesota Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important Herb in Organic gardening, having many medicinal Symphytum officinale is a Perennial Flowering plant of the genus Symphytum in the family Boraginaceae. Maize (ˈmeɪz ( Zea mays L. ssp mays) known as corn in some countries is a cereal grain domesticated in Mesoamerica Elytrigia repens ( Couch Grass; syn Triticum repens L Agropyron repens (L Flax (also known as common flax or linseed) (binomial name Linum usitatissimum) is a member of the genus Linum Flax (also known as common flax or linseed) (binomial name Linum usitatissimum) is a member of the genus Linum Chondrus crispus, known under the common name Irish moss, or carrageen moss ( Irish carraigín, "little rock" is a species Chondrus crispus, known under the common name Irish moss, or carrageen moss ( Irish carraigín, "little rock" is a species The lungworts are the Genus Pulmonaria of Flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, native to Europe Liquorice (UK or licorice (US (see spelling differences;, or) is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, from which a sweet flavour can be extracted Liquorice (UK or licorice (US (see spelling differences;, or) is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, from which a sweet flavour can be extracted Malva sylvestris is a species of the Mallow Genus Malva in the family of Malvaceae and is considered to be the The Marshmallow is a Confection that in its modern form typically consists of Sugar or Corn syrup, water Gelatin that has been pre-softened Althaea officinalis ( Marshmallow, Marsh Mallow, or Common Marshmallow) is a species native to Africa, which is used as a The Mulleins ( Verbascum) are a genus of about 250 species of Flowering plants in the figwort family ( Scrophulariaceae) Verbascum thapsus ( Great or Common Mullein) is a species of Mullein native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia Breakfast cereal health benefits There has been increasing interest in oatmeal in recent years due to its beneficial health effects Oats redirects here It may mean either the common cereal oat discussed here or any cultivated or wild species of the Genus Avena. The plantain is a crop in the genus Musa and is generally used for cooking in contrast to the soft sweet Banana (which is sometimes called the Plantago major is a species of Plantago, family Plantaginaceae. The Slippery Elm ( Ulmus rubra) is a Species of Elm native to eastern North America (from southeast North Dakota, east to southern The Slippery Elm ( Ulmus rubra) is a Species of Elm native to eastern North America (from southeast North Dakota, east to southern
References
- ^ David L. Hoffmann. Demulcent. Health World. Retrieved on 2006-08-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital
- ^ Plantago Major. Retrieved on 2006-08-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital
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demulcent
-adjective
-noun
- (medicine) A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues
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