Mucilage (arabinogalactan polysaccharides)

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Physical barrier on intestinal mucosa; enhances mucosal protection and hydration; prebiotic substrate

Research Notes

Slippery elm mucilage forms protective coating on inflamed intestinal tissue. Clinical trials show efficacy in ulcerative colitis combined therapy. Arabinogalactan feeds Bifidobacterium spp.

Found In 1 Herb

Slippery Elm

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Polysaccharide

Drag to rotate · Click atoms to explore

Mucilage (arabinogalactan polysaccharides)

PolysaccharideComplex carbohydrate polymers that modulate immune response

Representative pattern: (C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Polysaccharide)

Achyranthes polysaccharides(1)Angelica polysaccharides (ASP)(1)Beta-glucan(1)Dendrobium polysaccharides(1)Glucomannan(1)Gynostemma polysaccharides(1)Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP)(1)Mucilage(7)Mucilage polysaccharides(3)Mucilage polysaccharides (arabinogalactans, rhamnogalacturonans)(1)Mucilaginous polysaccharides(4)Osmund starch (mucilage)(1)

Live Research

Open on PubMed

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal product.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.