DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Mucilages are widely distributed in the animal and plant world. Vegetable mucilages, consist mostly of polysacchararides. When mixed with water, they form a slimy mass.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Polysaccharides made from glucose, rhamnose, xylose or arabinose.
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EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Mucilages play an important role in both naturopathy and standard medicine. They have a particularly soothing, mucous membrane protecting, anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effect on the organism. mucus substances swell up several times their dry volume on contact with water. This factor is represented by the swelling number.
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Mucilages are mainly used to treat gastrointestinal complaints, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach, inflammation of the mouth and throat or persistent coughing.
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| Plant | Drug | Applications |
|---|---|---|
Altheae officinalis |
Althaeae radix | Cough medicine |
Cetaria species (e.g. cetaria islandica) |
lichen islandicus | Cough medicine |
| linum usitatissimum | line semen | Laxative |
malva sylvestris |
Malva sylvestris flos and Malvae folium |
Cough medicine |
lanceolate plantago |
Cough medicine | |
Red Algae |
Carrageenan | Cough medicine |
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