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Mucilage

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Soothing demulcent constituent supporting gastric and mucosal tolerance
Coat and soothe mucous membranes; provide protective barrier reducing irritation and inflammation
Coat and soothe respiratory tract tissues; protective barrier reducing irritation
Forms viscous gel in the GI tract that increases fecal bulk, slows gastric emptying, delays glucose absorption, and binds bile acids promoting their fecal excretion and lowering serum cholesterol
Demulcent and cooling action on skin; forms protective film over wounds and burns, maintaining hydration
Soothing demulcent polysaccharide responsible for coating and protecting irritated mucosal surfaces in respiratory and GI preparations
Demulcent action soothing irritated urinary and respiratory mucous membranes

Research Notes

Demulcent polysaccharide providing soothing and protective action on mucosal surfaces.

ChickweedWestern

Primary active compounds providing demulcent and soothing action. Well-established mechanism for polysaccharide demulcents. Support respiratory and digestive tissue comfort.

ColtsfootWestern

Primary therapeutic compound providing demulcent action. Soothing respiratory tissues and supporting productive cough. This beneficial action is overshadowed by PA toxicity concerns.

FlaxseedWestern

Flaxseed mucilage contributes to the laxative, cholesterol-lowering, and glycemic-moderating effects of whole or ground flaxseed. Clinical studies show improved bowel frequency and reduced constipation symptoms. The bile acid binding capacity is comparable to cholestyramine on a per-weight basis in vitro.

HouseleekWestern

Well-established demulcent activity. Provides soothing, cooling, and protective action on damaged skin.

Demulcent polysaccharide providing soothing and protective action on irritated mucosal surfaces.

Mucilaginous polysaccharides provide demulcent coating on irritated membranes, supporting traditional respiratory and urinary applications.

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3D Molecular Structure

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Mucilage

PolysaccharideComplex carbohydrate polymers that modulate immune response

Representative pattern: (C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

Related Compounds (Polysaccharide)

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