Its properties may easily be inferred from the above statement ; they are demulcent, slightly astringent, tonic, and expectorant. ❋ Ann Althouse (2009)
Some of the medicinal properties are emollient, demulcent, laxative, source of linoleic acid; cold-pressed oil is used in salves for muscle pains; leaves in tea are astringent and antiseptic; may lower blood sugar in diabetes and dilate coronary arteries to improve blood circulation. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Gratia et pulchritudo ita suaviter animos demulcent, ita vehementer alluciunt, et admirabiliter connectuntur, ut in inum confundant et distingui non possunt et sunt tanquam radii et splendores divini solis in rebus variis vario modo fulgentes. ❋ Unknown (2007)
Triphala is also a good liver and blood cleanser and can be used with psyllium seed husks as a bulk-forming, demulcent laxative, if needed. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)
Although it is perceived as an irritating herb, cayenne in its raw state has demulcent, or soothing properties that result from its high mineral content. ❋ Andrea Candee (2000)
Arrowroot starch possesses demulcent properties and is sometimes used in the treatment of disorders of the intestine. ❋ Unknown (1987)
It promotes perspiration, and is demulcent to the chest. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
Under the name _decoctum hordei_, a preparation of barley is included in the [v. 03 p. 0406] British Pharmacopoeia, which is of value as a demulcent and emollient drink in febrile and inflammatory disorders. ❋ Various (N/A)
A fecula is washed from the abundant pith, which is chemically a starch, very demulcent, and more digestible than that of rice. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
They strengthen the stomach and neutralize all undue acidity, while at the same time they soothe the irritation by their bland and demulcent qualities. ❋ Anonymous (N/A)
The root contains tannin and mucilage, it is therefore astringent and demulcent. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
Being composed almost exclusively of starch, and poorer in nitrogen, as well as in phosphoric acid, than other cereals, it is less laxative, and is of value as a demulcent to palliate irritative diarrhoea, and to allay intestinal distress. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
Barley water boiled with dried Figs (split open), liquorice root, and raisins, forms the compound decoction of barley prescribed by doctors as a capital demulcent; [198] and an admirable gargle for inflamed sore throat may be made by boiling two ounces of the Figs in half-a-pint of water, which is to be strained when cool. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
_ -- An emetic of apomorphine; demulcent drinks, such as barley-water, white of egg and water, linseed-tea and gruel (but not oils), with a hypodermic injection of morphine to allay pain. ❋ Unknown (N/A)
This is demulcent to the chest, or to the urinary passages, being also slightly laxative. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
All parts of the plant contain chemically tannin, with a special bitter principle, and free mucilage; so that the herb is to be considered emollient, demulcent, and tonic. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
When sliced, and applied externally, the raw Onion serves by its pungent and essential oil to quicken the circulation, and to redden the skin of the particular surface treated in this way; very usefully so in the case of an unbroken chilblain, or to counteract neuralgic pain; but in its crude state the bulb is not emollient or demulcent. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
They were taken as food by the ancient Greeks and Romans, whilst Hippocrates knew the demulcent properties of linseed. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
Barley water is an astringent or demulcent drink used to reduce laxative condition. ❋ L. O. Kleber (N/A)
They act as a demulcent in catarrh and pleurisy, being also a favourite food of Goldfinches. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)
