Marshmallow
contains a mucilage (read: slimy and soothing) quality which helps to coat the esophagus and stomach lining, creating a protective barrier against stomach acid.
Slippery elm
contains mucilage, a substance that becomes a slick gel when mixed with water.
Marshmallow root
contains mucilage polysaccharides, which swell when mixed with liquid, providing a soothing property to mucous membranes.
This supplement both
contains mucilage and stimulates nerve endings in the body's intestinal tract to increase natural mucus secretion, which is an instrumental part of the stomach's protective lining and helps combat ulcers and excessive acidity in the digestive system.
Not exact matches
Just 1 cup of okra
contains a whopping 11 % of our daily fiber needs, and thanks to the
mucilage that fiber is much gentler on the digestive system.
It is this
mucilage that
contains a high - level of soluble fiber and other beneficial components which are often used to treat a variety of ailments.
Like slippery elm, it
contains a high
mucilage content.
Plantain leaf tincture
contains a high amount of
mucilage, which soothes and cools mucous membranes.
Flax seeds are also a great source of lignans, vitamins, and minerals.Flax seeds
contain 12 %
mucilage, which makes it a gentle, natural laxative.
Burdock
contains large amounts of non-starch polysaccharides such as inulin, glucoside - lappin, and
mucilage.
Flax, also known as flaxseed, has historically been used to treat digestion issues, as it
contains high proportions of insoluble fiber; one tablespoon provides 3 g, combined with a large amount of
mucilage.
Coltsfoot
contains glycosides,
mucilage, and tannins which give the herb its anti-inflammatory properties.
Featuring marshmallow root, which provides natural
mucilage that supports, soothes, and moistens mucous membranes of the respiratory tract *, this syrup also
contains other herbs to support wellbeing.
view the «FAQs» section) Balsamic vinegar (most found in stores have added sugar) Barley Bean flour and sprouts Bee pollen - irritating to a damaged gut Beer Bhindi or okra Bicarbonate of soda Bitter Gourd Black - eye beans Bologna Bouillon cubes or granules Brandy Buckwheat Bulgur Burdock root -
contains FOS and
mucilage Butter beans Buttermilk Canellini beans Canned vegetables and fruit Carob Carrageenan - is seaweed and high in polysaccharides
Flax seed
contains Omega 3 Fatty acids, Fiber - soluble, insoluble and
mucilage fiber, Protein (esp good for vegetarians), Lignans (powerful for anti-inflammation and anti-oxidants), vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Slippery elm
mucilage contains residues of l - rhamnose, d - galactose, 3 - O - methyl - d - galactose, and d - galacturonic acid.
Demulcent (soothing) herbs such as marshmallow root
contain a high percentage of
mucilage which forms a protective film over the mucous membrane of the urinary tract.
Using leaves and twigs,
containing flavonoids, glycosides,
mucilage and volatile oils (Thulone, Borneal, Camphor, Fenchone, Limonene, Myrcene, and Pinene).
5) Burdock Root A great source of polysaccharides for dogs and cats
containing inulin and
mucilage.