Sentences with phrase «high mucilage»

Like slippery elm, it contains a high mucilage content.

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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.

Marshmallow root is high in mucilage (think slimy) and is perfect for coating sore throats.

It is thought that most of the health benefits of hepatica come from its high content in mucilage, tannins, and flavonoids.

Try to cut your intake of Psyllium husk by half because it is very fibrous and super water - absorbent (due to high content of mucilage) and hence, can create a big bulky stool, albeit soft.

This mucilage acts as a water soluble fiber in the body, but without the high carbohydrate content of other fibers.

Plantain leaf tincture contains a high amount of mucilage, which soothes and cools mucous membranes.

Flax, like psyllium, has a high soluble and insoluble fiber content, and the seeds are commonly used as a treatment for constipation, as their fiber and mucilage content help to improve stool motility.

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.

This combination of features — omega - 3 fatty acids, high - lignan content, and mucilage gums — is a key factor in the unique health benefits of flaxseeds.

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

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.

Cautions or Contraindications — The mucilage created by this herb may reduce absorption of some medications when taken in high doses.