Mucilage

Effects

  • Anti-irritant
  • Sealing
  • Buffering
  • Cooling
  • Water-binding
  • Antidiarrheal, obstipating

Indications / use

  • Irritative cough
  • Inflammation of the mouth and throat
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • In galenics, for example, as a flavor corrigendum.

Mucilage drugs

  • Fenugreek
  • Marshmallow
  • Flea seed, Indian flea seed
  • Guar
  • Hibiscus
  • Coltsfoot
  • Flax
  • Lime
  • Lungwort
  • Icelandic moss
  • Mallow
  • Senna
  • Ribwort