Emollient

Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)

See Also	Naturopathic Therapies

See Also	Botanical Medicine (Herbalism)

Emollients are applied to the skin to soften, soothe or protect it. They act externally in a manner similiar to the way demulcents act internally.

Emollient Herbs:

• Aloe (Aloe vera))
• Borage (Borago officinalis)
• Chickweed (Stellaria media)
• Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
• Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
• Elecampane (Inula helenium)
• Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
• Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum)
• Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
• Mullein (Verbascum thapus)
• Olive (Olea europaea)
• Plantain (Musa acuminata)
• Quince (Cydonia oblonga) Seed
• 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.