Demulcents (slide 77 Digestion Module 1)
Soothes and moistens, usually with mucilage.
Mucilage act as demulcents by coating surfaces of mucosal and epithelial tissues, protecting tissue. As mucilage dries, binds tissue- reduces excess mucous secretion and inflammation
- Comfrey root & Comfrey leaf
- Marshmallow root
- Slippery elm bark