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Mucous membrane:
Mucous membrane
LAYERS:
serosa
longitudinal muscle
myenteric plexus
circular muscle
submucosal plexus
submucosal
mucosal
Section of the human esophagus. Moderately magnified. The section is transverse and from near the middle of the gullet.
a. Fibrous covering.
b. Divided fibers of longitudinal muscular coat.
c. Transverse muscular fibers.
d. Submucous or areolar layer.
e. Muscularis mucosae.
f. Mucous membrane, with vessels and part of a lymphoid nodule.
g. Stratified epithelial lining.
h. Mucous gland.
i. Gland duct.
m’. Striated muscular fibers cut across.
Latin tunica mucosa
Gray's subject #242 1110
Dorlands/Elsevier Mucous membrane

The mucous membranes (or mucosae; singular mucosa) are linings of mostly endodermal origin, covered in epithelium, which are involved in absorption and secretion. They line various body cavities that are exposed to the external environment and internal organs. It is at several places continuous with skin: at the nostrils, the lips, the ears, the genital area, and the anus. The sticky, thick fluid secreted by the mucous membranes and gland is termed mucus. The term mucous membrane refers to where they are found in the body and not every mucous membrane secretes mucus.

Body cavities featuring mucous membrane include most of the respiratory system. The glans penis (head of the penis) and glans clitoridis and the inside of the prepuce (foreskin) and clitoral hood are mucous membranes; the urethra is also a mucous membrane. The secreted mucus traps the pathogens in the body, preventing any further activities of diseases.

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Wall of the ureter.

Section of mucous membrane of human stomach, near the cardiac orifice.

General structure of the gut wall showing the Mucosa.

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(Promotes Healthy Mucous membrane) 1...		Goldenseal provides a wide spectrum of activity against microbes. This is due to the multitude of different alkaloids present in the plant, including berberine and hydrastine. The more alkaloids a micro-organism is exposed to, the more difficult it is to mutate and become resistant. The formation of resistant strains of bacteria is a major problem due to the overuse of prescription antibiotics, which exposes microbes to only one chemical at a time. Berberine is the key constituent in Goldenseal, responsible for the herb's bitter taste and golden yellow color. Berberine has shown immunomodulating activity, and increases the blood supply to the spleen. As a result, the spleen releases tuftsin, an immunomodulating chemical shown to activate white blood cells. Berberine stimulates the liver's Kupffer cells (stationary white blood cells), which filters toxins, bacteria and other debris from the blood. Hydrastine may help to lower blood pressure, and helps support digestion. Since the berberine content in Goldenseal can strongly effect the body, it is recommended that individuals with cardiovascular problems consult with a physician before using this herb.
- Promotes Healthy Mucous membranes, 30...		Goldenseal provides a wide spectrum of activity against microbes. This is due to the multitude of different alkaloids present in the plant, including berberine and hydrastine. The more alkaloids a micro-organism is exposed to, the more difficult it is to mutate and become resistant. The formation of resistant strains of bacteria is a major problem due to the overuse of prescription antibiotics, which exposes microbes to only one chemical at a time. Berberine is the key constituent in Goldenseal, responsible for the herb's bitter taste and golden yellow color. Berberine has shown immunomodulating activity, and increases the blood supply to the spleen. As a result, the spleen releases tuftsin, an immunomodulating chemical shown to activate white blood cells. Berberine stimulates the liver's Kupffer cells (stationary white blood cells), which filters toxins, bacteria and other debris from the blood. Hydrastine may help to lower blood pressure, and helps support digestion. (Since the berberine content in Goldenseal can strongly effect the body, it is recommended that individuals with cardiovascular problems consult with a physician before using this herb.)
- Promotes Healthy Mucous membranes, 60...		Goldenseal provides a wide spectrum of activity against microbes. This is due to the multitude of different alkaloids present in the plant, including berberine and hydrastine. The more alkaloids a micro-organism is exposed to, the more difficult it is to mutate and become resistant. The formation of resistant strains of bacteria is a major problem due to the overuse of prescription antibiotics, which exposes microbes to only one chemical at a time. Berberine is the key constituent in Goldenseal, responsible for the herb's bitter taste and golden yellow color. Berberine has shown immunomodulating activity, and increases the blood supply to the spleen. As a result, the spleen releases tuftsin, an immunomodulating chemical shown to activate white blood cells. Berberine stimulates the liver's Kupffer cells (stationary white blood cells), which filters toxins, bacteria and other debris from the blood. Hydrastine may help to lower blood pressure, and helps support digestion. Since the berberine content in Goldenseal can strongly effect the body, it is recommended that individuals with cardiovascular problems consult with a physician before using this herb.
- Promotes Healthy Mucous membranes, 90...		Goldenseal shows strong activity against the harmful micro organisms like bacteria and fungi, so it is used in all types of infection. It shows its activity in supporting the healthy functions of digestive system by killing the internal harmful organisms. It is used for the mucous membrane infections of digestive tract including mouth, intestines & stomach. It is also used for the treatment of the bladder & urinary tract infection. Goldenseal can be used topically during the fungal infections of skin. It is used for the treatment of ringworm, eczema & insect biting because of having medicinal properties. Goldenseal is used in the healing of wound when applied topically. It is also used in the cold and flu. It is used for the treatments of respiratory tract problems such as infections and inflammation of lung and throat. It is also used in other body infections such as eye infections, diarrhea that is caused by micro organisms and in the soreness or infections of vagina that is a part of female reproductive system. It has also been used in the treatment of cancer. It is used as mouths wash in the soreness of gums, mouth as well as applied on wounds. Clinical studies on the component of the goldenseal indicated that this compound can be favorable for certain infections like those that cause some types of diarrhea as well as in the eye infection. Since this compound is found in small amount so it is difficult to proof its effectiveness in goldenseal. Other study is conducted to recognize the mechanism by which this compound can act against tumors.
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