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Demulcents soothe, relieve and soften irritated or inflamed mucous membranes, as their mucilaginous, slippery characteristics enable them to coat, protect and lubricate the membranes and other tissue surfaces. Under their protective help, healing can take place.

Many of the already mentioned herbs are demulcents, the most valuable ones for the lungs being Comfrey Root, Coltsfoot, Flaxseed, Liquorice, Lungwort Moss, Marshmallow Leaf and Mullein.