Crossword clues for demulcent
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Obtundent \Ob*tund"ent\, n. [L. obtundens, p. pr. of obtundere.]
(Med.)
A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation,
usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; -- nearly
the same as demulcent.
--Forsyth.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1732, from Latin demulcentem (nominative demulcens), present participle of demulcere "to stroke down, soothingly pet," from de- (see de-) + mulcere "to soothe."
Wiktionary
a. soothing or softening n. (context medicine English) A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues
WordNet
Wikipedia
A demulcent (derived from the "caress") is an agent that supposedly forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. Demulcents are sometimes referred to as mucoprotective agents. Demulcents such as pectin, glycerin, honey, and syrup are common ingredients in cough mixtures and cough drops. Methylcellulose, propylene glycol and glycerine are synthetic demulcents.
Usage examples of "demulcent".
A tea derived from our Common Maidenhair, a simple little fern, common on old walls, with long, simply pinnate fronds, their sori arranged on the back in oblique lines, has also demulcent effect.
Syrup of Acacia, British Pharmacopoeia Codex, used chiefly as a demulcent in cough mixtures, is freshly prepared as required, from 1 part of Gum Acacia Mucilage and 3 of syrup, the dose, 1 to 4 fluid drachms.
Acacia Mixture, Mistura Acaciae of the British Pharmacopoeia Codex, is made from Gum Acacia (6 in 100) with syrup and diluted orange- flower water, employed as a demulcent in cough syrups and linctures.
Lozenges or troches containing 3 grains of Elm flavoured with methyl salicylate are used as a demulcent.