Mucoprotective

Mucoprotective

Mucoprotective agents are pharmaceutical or herbal medicines that protect mucous membrane tissues.[1] They include such things as demulcents.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Bone, Kerry (2007). The Ultimate Herbal Compendium. Phyotherapy Press. ISBN 978-0646476025. [page needed]

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  • Demulcent — A demulcent (derived from the Latin demulcere, caress ) is an agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. Demulcents are sometimes referred to as mucoprotective agents.… …   Wikipedia

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