demulcent vs salving

demulcent is a noun but salving is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
demulcent	Yes	Yes	No	No
salving	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, demulcent and salving are synonyms defined as:

demulcent and salving: having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Other synonyms of demulcent include emollient, softening.

demulcent (noun)	salving (noun)
a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin

demulcent (adjective)	salving (adjective)
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin	having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin