demulcentdɪˈmʌl sənt
demulcent (adj)
English Definitions:
demulcent (adj)
a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
demulcent, emollient, salving, softening (adj)
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
demulcent (Noun)
A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues
demulcent (Adjective)
soothing or softening
Demulcent
A demulcent is an agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. Demulcents are sometimes referred to as mucoprotective agents. Demulcents such as pectin, glycerin, honey, and syrup are common ingredients in cough mixtures. 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. Some demulcents may not be suitable for diabetics as they are based on sugar. Methyl cellulose, propylene glycol and glycerine are synthetic demulcents. A number of herbs have demulcent properties. These herbs often have a high content of mucilage, and help soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissues of the body. Common herbal demulcents include: ⁕Coltsfoot ⁕Comfrey ⁕Common Purslane ⁕Corn Silk ⁕Couchgrass ⁕Flaxseed ⁕Irish Moss, a kind of algae ⁕Lungwort ⁕Liquorice ⁕Mallow
Demulcent
These are inert substances which sooth inflamed mucosa or skin by preventing contact with air/irritants in the surrounding. Examples: Gum acacia, Tragacanth , Glycerine etc. A demulcent (derived from the Latin: demulcere "caress") is a mucilaginous or oleaginous preparation that forms a soothing protective film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. However, they generally help for less than 30 minutes.Demulcents are sometimes referred to as mucoprotective agents. Demulcents such as pectin, glycerin, honey, and syrup are common ingredients in cough mixtures and cough drops.
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