An agent that soothes internal membranes. Also called emollient.
Coats, soothes, and protects body surfaces such as the mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
Substance that reduces, relieves, or soothes irritation, particularly of mucous membrane surfaces.
An agent that soothes and protects the part to which it is applied.
An agent used to reduce swelling and discomfort by coating membranes with a soothing barrier.
Something that soothes or protects by coating with a substance such as oil.
An herb which, when ingested, lubricates and coats the stomach and intestine linings.
An agent that is locally soothing and softening.
Substances used for their soothing and protective action; allays irritation of surfaces, especially mucous membranes.
A substance that soothes the mucous membranes (sometimes the term is restricted to internal membranes).
A soothing agent that protects mucous membranes and relieves irritation.
Soothes and softens when applied locally.
A soft and mucilaginous agent that protects the mucous membranes.
Soothing properties in specific herbs that allay the action of stimulating or overacting herbs. Soothing to irritated mucous membranes.
Softens and protects irritated or inflamed tissue.
Coats and soothes inflamed mucous membranes via mucilage.
Any substance used to coat the lining of the stomach, administered in cases of accidental or deliberate poisoning.
A soothing substance which relieves irritation in the stomach.
Mucilaginous substance that soothes the intestinal tract.
An agent that soothes irritated tissue of the throat as well as the gastrointestinal system. This effect is usually due to the plant’s content of mucilage, a soothing, slippery substance that lubricates and heals.
Oil, salve, or other agent that soothes and relieves skin discomfort.
A soothing agent that protects the mucous membranes and relieves irritation. Demulcents form a protective film and are used in mouthwashes, gargles, etc., to soothe irritation or inflammation in the mouth.
An oily or mucilaginous agent used to soothe or soften an irritated surface, especially mucous membranes.
A soothing substance that protects the mucous membranes and relieves irritation.
Oily substance used to soothe and reduce irritation of the skin.
Calming qualities found in certain herbs that counteract the effects of stimulating or overly potent herbs, and provide relief to irritated mucous membranes.