Sentences with phrase «mucilage which»

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.

You may leave this to steep longer to develop more of the mucilage which makes it even more moistening.

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Mucilage — Flax seeds are a rich source for mucilage, which is the thick glue like substance that helps the seeds to store food and water and also aides in the seed's germMucilage — Flax seeds are a rich source for mucilage, which is the thick glue like substance that helps the seeds to store food and water and also aides in the seed's germmucilage, which is the thick glue like substance that helps the seeds to store food and water and also aides in the seed's germination.

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.

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.

But its real value comes from the presence of mucilage in the bark, which soothes and coats all mucus membranes, including the digestive tract.

Psyllium is rich in mucilage, which has thickening properties, so it is commonly used in recipes as an egg substitute, making it a popular choice for vegan, raw, and gluten - free diets.

Although flax would be my pick (warm nutty wonderful taste, whilst chia tastes like gravel to me), chia has a distinctive slimy mucilage - like quality when mixed with water that I don't think flax has, which would make it a good binder.

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.

Marshmallow root contains mucilage polysaccharides, which swell when mixed with liquid, providing a soothing property to mucous membranes.

Mucilage, which is a thick, gluey substance found in fenugreek seeds, helps soothe irritated tissues in the throat and lungs.

The major fiber ingredients found in Fenugreek is saponins, hemicellulose, mucilage, tannin, and pectin which can lower your cholesterol levels and can also improve your metabolism & bowel movement.

Mucilage is a soluble fiber; it can not be digested in the small intestine, so it passes to the large intestine, where it is broken down (fermented) by beneficial large intestinal bacteria into gases and substances, which can be absorbed [3].

Finally, there are other health benefits from that okra mucilage, which is responsible for its slimy texture.

Coltsfoot contains glycosides, mucilage, and tannins which give the herb its anti-inflammatory properties.

Okra is rich in mucilage, which is a thick, gooey substance — sounds a little unpleasant we know — that lubricates the entire digestive system.

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.

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.