demulcent in English

adjective
1
(of a substance) relieving inflammation or irritation.
The second type of laxative is a lubricating bulk laxative, including demulcent herbs such as psyllium and flax seed.
noun
1
a substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.
Many pastilles contain demulcents (relieves irritation) for example glycerine or honey, which can safely be taken by most people to stop their throat from feeling dry.
adjective

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1. Synonyms for Alleviating include palliative, calming, soothing, calmative, lenitive, alleviative, alleviatory, anodyne, demulcent and mitigatory

2. Haritaki is an Aperient, astringent, cardiotonic, carminative, fungicide, laxative, tonic, demulcent, purgative, alterative, febrifuge, anti-asthmatic and anti-dysenteric

3. 14 What thing is the demulcent stick that uses after the operation? Why to use with respect to indolence? What principle?

4. ‘The alkaloid was found to be devoid of analgesic properties but to possess central Antitussive activity equal to that of codeine.’ ‘Syrup alone may act as a demulcent and provide Antitussive …

5. ‘The routine use of Triphala each morning is thought to detoxify the body and restore the integrity of the entire digestive tract, with a perfect balance between its astringent, demulcent, digestive, and Aperient properties.’

6. ‘The alkaloid was found to be devoid of analgesic properties but to possess central Antitussive activity equal to that of codeine.’ ‘Syrup alone may act as a demulcent and provide Antitussive action without side effects.’ ‘It is also strongly Antitussive.’ ‘Its pharmacology accounts for its analgesic and Antitussive …