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Mucilage polysaccharides

Clinical trial
Polysaccharide

Mechanism of Action

High-molecular-weight mucopolysaccharides providing demulcent protective coating to damaged skin and mucous membranes; reduce inflammation and support wound healing by maintaining moist environment
Soothing demulcent compounds coating and protecting mucous membranes
Demulcent coating of GI epithelium; promotes mucosal hydration and regeneration; reduces inflammation through physical barrier

Research Notes

Bear's-BreechesWestern

Mucilage activity is well characterised as a class. Specific characterisation of Acanthus mucilage is limited to traditional use evidence and basic phytochemical analysis.

ElmWestern

Higher content in Ulmus rubra than in U. minor; still present and active in European elm bark.

Marshmallow RootWestern

Marshmallow root mucilage demonstrates greater mucoadhesive properties than slippery elm. Clinical evidence supports healing of peptic ulcers and inflammatory gastritis.

Found In 3 Herbs

Bear's-Breeches

Bear's-Breeches

Western
Elm

Elm

Western
Marshmallow Root

Marshmallow Root

Western

3D Molecular Structure

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Mucilage 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 (arabinogalactan polysaccharides)(1)Mucilage polysaccharides (arabinogalactans, rhamnogalacturonans)(1)Mucilaginous polysaccharides(4)Osmund starch (mucilage)(1)

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