ETYM Latin demulcens, p. pr. of demulcere.
Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin; SYN. emollient, salving, softening.
1. Soothes inflamed mucous membrane.
2. Emulsifier; something soothing
3. Soothing (substance) A usually mucilaginous or oily substance (as tragacanth) that can soothe or protect an abraded mucous membrane.