Many people have experienced the discomfort of dry mouth and tongue. What causes this and how can we relieve it? Let's take a look at some Chinese remedies to alleviate dry mouth and tongue.
Four Causes of Dry Mouth and Tongue
1. Smoking or drinking alcohol
Smokers tend to drink more water than non-smokers. After smoking, people often feel dry and rough in their mouths and would like to drink water to quench their thirst. The same goes for those who enjoy drinking cold beer. Therefore, people who smoke or drink alcohol frequently are more likely to experience dry mouth and tongue.
2. Breathing through the mouth
When you have a cold or nasal congestion, you unconsciously open your mouth to breathe. After a while, you will feel thirsty. This is because when the mouth is used for breathing, the air takes away the moisture from the surface of the mouth, resulting in a feeling of dry mouth and tongue.
3. Taking certain medications
Experts believe that taking certain antihistamine medications can easily cause dry mouth. In addition, medications for hypertension, diarrhea, colds, and other diseases can have the same side effect.
4. Treatment of diseases
In addition to taking medication, the symptoms of dry mouth can become more severe during the treatment of certain diseases. At this time, we need to follow the doctor's advice and determine whether our bodies can consume large amounts of water.
Chinese Remedies for Dry Mouth and Tongue
Remedy 1
Lotus seed water for preventing and treating dry mouth and tongue: Brew the lotus seeds with hot water, not too strong or too weak. Drink it two to three times a day to prevent dry mouth and tongue, relieve internal heat, soothe a sore throat, and alleviate hoarseness. It can also treat cough.
Remedy 2
Honey and rice vinegar for treating dry throat and tongue: Take one tablespoon of honey and two tablespoons of rice vinegar, add them to a large cup of hot water, and drink it in the morning and evening. Continuously drinking it for several months will improve the condition. It also has an effect on abnormal bowel movements.
Remedy 3
Eat wolfberries to treat nocturnal dry mouth: Eat 30 grams of wolfberries every night, chew them until they are mushy, and persist in doing so.
What to Eat for Dry Mouth and Tongue
1. Apples
Patients with dry mouth and tongue can eat more apples in their daily diet to alleviate and treat the condition. Apples contain a large amount of fiber, which can help replenish the body with fiber and have a good therapeutic effect on dry mouth and tongue.
2. Cherries
When it comes to what to eat for dry mouth and tongue, cherries are also a good choice. Research has found that cherries can effectively protect heart health. Not only that, cherries also have beauty effects and good therapeutic effects. They are effective in treating spleen deficiency and diarrhea, tonifying the middle, dispelling wind and dampness, relieving kidney deficiency-related waist and leg pain, and improving mobility.
3. Lychees
Many people experience dry mouth and tongue due to excessive internal heat. At this time, eating lychees in moderation can help eliminate lung qi, nourish true yin, and relieve internal heat. Lychees can be used as a dietary supplement to nourish the body. They are particularly effective in strengthening the heart and lungs for those with weak heart and lungs. They can also help those with anemia and weakness by promoting blood circulation.
