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A substance that swells up in water and dissolves in the process. Forms a sticky, slimy, gelatinous mass that can be used as an emollient in cosmetics.
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A water-soluble, gel-forming fiber.
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a gelatinous substance, containing proteins and polysaccharides, that soothes inflammation.
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This gel like substance draws water to it, swelling up into a viscous fluid. Sounds a little eeewwww, but it is very soothing and calming for irritated conditions, inside and out, forming a protective surface on mucous membranes in the body. Marshmallow is a great addition to formulas for cough and respiratory irritation for this very reason. Some, such as psyllium, have a mildly laxative effect, making them useful in mild constipation. ...
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An aqueous adhesive consisting of gum Arabic or fish glue, plasticized with glycerin, glycol, or sorbitol, with a small amount of a preservative and odorant added. In a more general sense, mucilage is a liquid adhesive having a low order of bonding strength. The terms mucilage and mucilaginous are also commonly used as generic terms describing gummy or gluey water-miscible substances.
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