What a fascinating class!
We learned a lot and asked a lot of questions. Demulcents are herbs that have the ability to sooth the digestive track and restore/protect the gut lining.
Charlene asked about hollyhocks and I wondered about okra- given how slimy it is. And the answer is yes- both are members of the marshmallow family! Use them the same way as you would marshmallow root.
Enjoy the playback and the handouts are uploaded, too. Just slide the video to the left and you will see the pdf.