Literary notes about Demulcent (AI summary)
In literature, "demulcent" is used to characterize substances that soothe and protect irritated tissues, often in the context of herbal remedies and medical treatments. It frequently appears when describing preparations that form a soft, lubricating film to ease discomfort in the throat, chest, or gastrointestinal tract, as seen in discussions of plant-derived juices and mucilaginous infusions [1][2][3]. The term is also applied to beverages and topical applications that alleviate symptoms of irritation or inflammation, underscoring its role in both internal and external therapies [4][5][6]. Furthermore, "demulcent" is paired with adjectives like emollient and pectoral to highlight its gentle and nurturing properties in various healing practices [7][8].
- The fruit of this plant (hemp seed) is demulcent and oleaginous.
— from Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I by Richard Vine Tuson - They were taken as food by the ancient Greeks and Romans, whilst Hippocrates knew the demulcent properties of linseed.
— from Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by William Thomas Fernie - Two fresh leaves of sessamum (Venne) infused in 8 oz. of cold water, form a mucilaginous demulcent drink.
— from Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I by Richard Vine Tuson - Should the purging continue, however, it is best treated by giving demulcent drinks—linseed tea and oatmeal or wheat-flour [Pg 79] gruel.
— from Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by W. H. (William Heyser) Harbaugh - Demulcent and emollient; principally used for poultices and fomentations.
— from Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, and Feeding and Management; with the Diseases to Which They Are Subject, and the Remedies Best Adapted to Their Cure by Robert Jennings - The thick fragrant inner bark is mucilaginous and demulcent, and is employed in the treatment of acute febrile and inflammatory affections.
— from Manual of the Trees of North America (Exclusive of Mexico) 2nd ed. by Charles Sprague Sargent - This substance is demulcent, diaphoretic, and diuretic, and slightly febrifuge, astringent, and tonic.
— from Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I by Richard Vine Tuson - Dulc.), Sweet Almond, U.S.P. Action and Uses : Demulcent, especially as cosmetic.
— from Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National FormularyWith Comments by William August Puckner
