demulcent
Mucous membrane balm
Demulcent describes substances that soothe and protect irritated mucous membranes.
The term appears mainly in medical and pharmaceutical contexts: a demulcent syrup for sore throats, demulcent properties of honey.
As a noun, a demulcent is such a substance—typically something coating and slippery like glycerin, aloe, or marshmallow root extract.
Adding water to skin
- softeningBecoming less firm
- hydratingSupplying with fluid
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- suppleFlexing without damage
silky · creamy · balm · ointment · salve · unguent · buttery · velvety
Gently ease discomfort
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
- relieveLessen pain or burden
soften · assuage · mollify · mitigate · allay · palliate · gentle · calm
Ulmus rubra tree
- aloe veraMedicinal succulent for skin
- licorice rootLegume root yielding sweetness
- fenugreekAromatic legume seed spice
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
glycerin · linseed · psyllium · agar · acacia · Irish moss · comfrey · plantain
Applied surface covering
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- lubricatingApplying friction-reducing substance
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
insulating · cushioning · enveloping · lining · film · layer · mucilage · viscous
Regaining what was lost
- restorationReturning something to condition
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- cureTreatment that heals
- therapyCurative mental treatment
palliative · mending · repair · convalescence · recuperation · regeneration · rejuvenation · amelioration
moisturizing
Adding water to skin
- softeningBecoming less firm
- hydratingSupplying with fluid
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
supple · silky · creamy · balm · ointment · salve · unguent · buttery · velvety · nourishing
soothe
Gently ease discomfort
relieve · soften · assuage · mollify · mitigate · allay · palliate · gentle · calm · quiet
slippery elm
Ulmus rubra tree
- aloe veraMedicinal succulent for skin
- licorice rootLegume root yielding sweetness
- fenugreekAromatic legume seed spice
pectin · glycerin · linseed · psyllium · agar · acacia · Irish moss · comfrey · plantain · honey
coating
Applied surface covering
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- lubricatingApplying friction-reducing substance
buffering · insulating · cushioning · enveloping · lining · film · layer · mucilage · viscous · gelatinous
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- restorationReturning something to condition
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- cureTreatment that heals
therapy · palliative · mending · repair · convalescence · recuperation · regeneration · rejuvenation · amelioration · restorative
- healing effectstherapeutic, curative, restorative, healing, soothing
- herbal medicineherbal medicine, herbal remedies, herbal remedy, herbal tea, herbal teas
- reliefrelief, phew, whew, ease, easing
demulcentirritant
Source of vexation
caustic · corrosive · astringent · abrasive · vesicant
demulcentirritating
Causing mild frustration
abrasive · aggravating · inflammatory · provocative · harsh