Sentences with demulcent
de·mul·cent
D d - Syrup alone may act as a demulcent and provide antitussive action without side effects.
- Both marshmallow root and slippery elm act as demulcents, which coat the lining of the esophagus and protect it from irritation.
- Simple cough mixtures contain ingredients known as demulcents, for example glycerin, honey and syrup.
- The seeds are valued medicinally for their diuretic, demulcent and stomachic properties.
- The second type of laxative is a lubricating bulk laxative, including demulcent herbs such as psyllium and flax seed.
- Bronchitis' best herbs are pectorals that combine expectorant action to clear the sputum with demulcent properties to soothe the inflamed tissue, therefore, Aniseed, Angelica root, Comfrey root and Hyssop are recommended.
- It is an important demulcent laxative, especially when combined with other laxative herbs.
- The mucilages are a very useful group of substances, being in most cases both demulcent and nutritive.