Does anyone know a good remedy for dry mouth? Preferably herbal...?

Question

I just posted a group for having trouble sleeping but i forgot to mention that one of my problems is i get the worse dry mouth when i wake up no matter how much water or gum i drink or chew before bed. The problem may be due to snoring. Does anyone know a pill or root that may help me salivate or relief dry mouth over night.

Answer 1

I'm sorry but i can't help with a herbal remedy but i can offer some other advice for you........ stress and diet can do some wicked things to our bodies if we let it.

It is possible that you are suffering from a Vitamin B6 deficiency ~ this will produce terrible dry mouth which cannot be resolved no matter how much water you drink, night time muscle spasms, leg cramps, excessive urination, nausea and vomiting, numbness and tingling and prickling sensations in the outer extremities ................. vitamin B6 is needed for the effective assimilation of Vitamin B12 so if you are deficient in B6 (pyridoxine) then you will also be displaying symptoms of vitamin B12 (cycoanobalamin) deficiency ie: headaches and migraines, irritability and moodiness, inability to think clearly,excessive sweating, chest pains and heart palpitations, depression, constipation ........... vitamin B12 is needed for effective iron assimilation, so if you are deficient in B12 then you would also be displaying symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia ie: fatigue and exhaustion, dizzy spells and fainting and loss of balance and paleness of skin. A quick way to check if you are iron deficient is to pull down the bottom lid of your eyelids and check the color. If it is red or dark pink then you are healthy but if it is pale and pasty white looking then you are more than likely iron deficient.

Eat more foods rich in Vitamin B12 ie: organ meats such as lambs fry and kidneys, skimmed milks and cheeses, fish and eggs.

Eat more foods rich in vitamin B6 ie; wheat bran, wheat germ, liver, fish, cantaloupe, cabbage, blackstrap molasses, unmilled rice, oats and eggs.

Eat more foods rich in iron ie: beef, liver, red meat, clams, dried peaches, farina, egg yolks, oysters, nuts, beans, asparagus, unsulphured organic molasses and oatmeal.

Iron assimilates more effectively when consumed with foods rich in vitamin C ie; citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and oranges, tomatoes and potatoes, leafy green vegies and red and green peppers.

If you are lactose intolerant or vegetarian then it is really important that you supplement your diet with a multi B complex tablet on a daily basis.

Things that could be robbing you of your precious B complex of vitamins are :- stress, eating too much protein, alcohol, eating too much tinned food, antiobiotics, antidepressants, penicillin, prednisone and aspirin, diuretics and laxatives will rob you of your B complex of vitamins and vitamin C.

Also, try to cut back on drinks such as caffeine, tea, sodas and soft drinks as they are all B complex thieves........ as well as being great at dehydrating you.

Take a multi B complex tablet including all the B's ie: B1, B2 B3, B5, B6 and B12 as they work best synergistically (together)......  a liquid complex would be easiest for your system to assimilate.... Don't buy any of the B complex of vitamins individually but rather as a whole group unless a nutritionally oriented physician or naturopath instructs you to.

The B complex of vitamins is essential for healthy neural, digestive and immune system functioning.

The B complex of vitamins is a water soluble complex and as such our bodies can neither store or produce them. Therefore we need to ingest them on a daily basis or suffer the consequences as you unfortunately are.........

When you take your daily supplement bear in mind that B12 & B6 (part of that complex) needs enough calcium and vitamin D in your body to be effectively assimilated....  fishes such as tuna and salmon are rich in both... These fishes are also a rich source of magnesium (known as the antistress mineral) which is probably another thing you may need to focus on as well ~ your stress levels.... stress could also be depleting your B vitamins. Quite a handfull of information here ........ sorry it's a bit long winded but you need to know all this.

Other foods rich in calcium are ~ milk and dairy (if you can tolerate them), tofu, sardines, dried beans, kale, broccoli, collard greens, leafy greens.

Insomnia is a symptom of calcium deficiency... perhaps that's causing your sleeplessness??  other symptoms of calcium deficiency are achy bones, irritability and moodiness, digestive upsets and headaches.......  calcium needs vitamin D for effective assimilation...... do you get enough safe sun exposure daily??

Getting enough vitamin D on a daily basis can be as simple as getting 10 - 15 minutes of safe sun exposure daily... vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin.

When our bodies are placed under added stress such as sickness, relationship dramas, new job, school studies or just daily life really, the B complex of vitamins are usually the first group to get used up and we therefore need to adjust our intake accordingly.

When you are getting any stress related symptoms or any of the above mentioned symptoms simply take another B tablet. As they are water soluble our bodies will simply excrete any excess in our urine.

Keep drinking loads of fresh filtered water too as the happiest and healthiest body will always be the most hydrated one.

Some of the symptoms of dehydration are ~ puffy bags and dark circles under your eyes, headaches and migraines, irritability and moodiness, inability to think clearly, digestive troubles such as constipation, nausea, bloating and cramping.

We need at least 2 litres of water per day just to maintain aspiration (to breathe)!! so drink up buddy,.

hope this helps u a bit

peace 2 u

Answer 2

There are a few herbal remedies for dry mouth. Anise, fennel, clove, and spilanthes all stimulate the flow of saliva. I don't recommend straight spilanthes or clove oil- they are strong and numb your mouth. Instead look for and herbal breath freshener at a local health food store. Many of them contain some anise or fennel. It usually doesn't take much to work and you'll have nice fresh breath.

Answer 3

I bought a bottle of Thayers Dry Mouth spray that instance moisture your mouth . Try any health food store for this and other brands. Spray at night before bed or during the night or anytime. It has a natural menthol flavor.It work well for me.

Answer 4

If you have a dry mouth from snoring, then you need to do something about the snoring.  Try changing positions. The classic "cure" is sewing a tennis ball into your pyjamas in the small of your back (no help if you sleep in the nude of course)  If you are a heavy snorer, or even stop breathing (apnea) you may have a problem with enlarged tonsils or adenoids, or have obstructive apnea. You need to see a doctor to sort that out

The doctor word for dry mouth is sicca.  There are several diseases that may cause it, but usually you would have other symptoms such as dry eyes, skin rashes, joint pains etc.   Some medications may dry the mouth...even herbal ones so check with your doctor if you are on any meds or taking herbs (or read the warnings that come with them or go online).

There is actually an "artificial saliva" that you can get at the drugstore.  Ask your pharmacist. Some of them are even advertised at the right side of this window.  I can't vouch for who advertises on Yahoo.  Caveat Emptor.  

If you smoke or drink alcohol a lot, that will dry your mouth out.  If you have poor oral hygiene, that may be the problem.  

Ironically...drinking TOO much water may dry your mouth out, by removing the protective mucus layer.  If you are one of those people constantly drinking your bottled water...stop for  a few days and that should fix the problem.

Answer 5

jolly ranchers. Iv'e heard some where that marijuana helps dry mouth.