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    Demulcent

    Action:Demulcent
    Synonym:n/a
    • Definition
    • Indications
    • Treatments
    • Systems
    • Mechanism
    • References

    Definition

    Soothes dry irritated mucous membranes by creating a protective coating.

    Indications

    • sore throat
    • laryngitis
    • dry cough (And wet coughs to a lesser degree)
    • inflammation of the digestive tract (E.g. heartburn, reflux, ulcer, gastritis, colitis, etc )

    Treatments

    • coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
    • comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
    • corn silk (Zea mays)
    • couch grass (Agropyron repens)
    • fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum)
    • flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
    • irish moss (Chondrus crispus)
    • licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
    • marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
    • mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
    • oat (Avena sativa)
    • slippery elm (Ulmus rubra )

    Systems

    • respiratory
    • gastrointestinal

    Mechanism

    • herbal demulcents either contain mucilage or they help the body increase mucous production

    References

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    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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    Demulcent

    Action:Demulcent
    Synonym:n/a

    Definition

    Soothes dry irritated mucous membranes by creating a protective coating.

    Indications

    • sore throat
    • laryngitis
    • dry cough (And wet coughs to a lesser degree)
    • inflammation of the digestive tract (E.g. heartburn, reflux, ulcer, gastritis, colitis, etc )

    Treatments

    • coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
    • comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
    • corn silk (Zea mays)
    • couch grass (Agropyron repens)
    • fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum)
    • flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
    • irish moss (Chondrus crispus)
    • licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
    • marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
    • mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
    • oat (Avena sativa)
    • slippery elm (Ulmus rubra )

    Systems

    • respiratory
    • gastrointestinal

    Mechanism

    • herbal demulcents either contain mucilage or they help the body increase mucous production

    References

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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