Slime or jelly-like excretion, chemically composed of high molecular weight carbohydrate.
A sticky substance often produced by plants.
Natural gum derived form plants.
Solution of viscous (slimy) substances (usually polysaccharides) that form a protective layer over inflamed mucosal tissues.
A substance containing gelatinous constituents that are demulcent.
Thick, glutinous substance, related to natural gums.
Soluble but undigested complexes of the sugars arabinose and xylose found in some seeds and seaweeds.
A thick aqueous solution of a gum used as a lubricant in skin preparations, for the production of pills, and for the suspension of insoluble substances. The most important mucilages are of acacia, tragacanth, and starch.
This is prepared from acacia or tragacanth gum, and is used as an ingredient of mixtures containing solid particles in order to keep the latter from settling, and also as a demulcent.
A complex gelatinous carbohydrate secreted by certain plants.
A liquid mixture containing gum or starch.