demulcent

Honey acts as a demulcent, meaning it calms down irritated tissues by coating them.

No wonder the World Health Organization lists honey as a potential demulcent, a sugary liquid that coats the throat and soothes irritation.

The decoction acts as an effective demulcent and pain-killer in severe bruises.

From their demulcent and emollient properties, the leaves and immature fruit have long been in repute in the East for the preparation of poultices and fomentations.

While the absence of menthol in most Luden’s flavors make them toothsome, they do, unlike, say, Life Savers, contain pectin, a demulcent, which coats irritated mucous membranes.