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Polysaccharides

In vitro
Carbohydrate polymers - demulcent

Mechanism of Action

Coat and soothe urinary tract mucous membranes; provide protective barrier reducing irritation
Immunomodulatory effects through pattern recognition receptor activation
Potential immunomodulatory and neuroprotective effects

Research Notes

Corn SilkWestern

Primary active compounds providing demulcent action. Mucilaginous properties support tissue comfort. Limited specific clinical research but mechanism well-established for polysaccharide demulcents.

SumaSouth American

In vitro evidence for immune-stimulating properties; human clinical data limited

Tian MaTCM

In vitro evidence for immunostimulatory properties; human data lacking

Found In 3 Herbs

Corn Silk

Corn Silk

Western
Suma

Suma

South American
Tian Ma

Tian Ma

TCM

3D Molecular Structure

Carbohydrate polymers - demulcent
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Polysaccharides

Carbohydrate polymers - demulcentBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen

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