Demulcent
From Health Facts
Latest Edit: Iva 2012-7-14 (EDT)
Demulcents are usually rich in mucilage and can soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissue.
Demulcent Herbs:
- Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
- Corn Silk (Zea mays)
- Coughgrass (Agropyrum repens)
- Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum)
- Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
- Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
- Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
- Mullein (Verbascum thapus)
- Oats (Avena sativa)
- Olive (Olea europaea)
- Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)
- Withania or Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.
