adjective
- soothing or softening, especially to irritated mucous membranes
Usage: medical
noun
- a substance that soothes or protects irritated mucous membranes
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a demulcent cough syrup to ease her throat irritation.
- Honey acts as a natural demulcent for sore throats.
- The demulcent properties of aloe vera make it useful for treating burns.
- She gargled with a demulcent solution to reduce inflammation.
- The pharmacist recommended a demulcent lozenge for his persistent cough.
- Marshmallow root is known for its demulcent effects on the digestive tract.