Recently, many patients have told me: I always drool while sleeping at night, soaking a large area of the pillow. When I wake up in the morning, my mouth feels sticky and bitter. I thought it was due to getting older and "losing control," but in fact, it has nothing to do with aging. According to traditional Chinese medicine,Spleen and stomach deficiency, internal dampness stagnationHaving a tantrum
Drooling, the root cause lies in "spleen and stomach deficiency + dampness accumulation"
Traditional Chinese Medicine saysThe spleen governs transportation and transformation and controls salivaThe collection of saliva relies entirely on the normal functioning of the spleen and stomach. After around the age of 50, the functions of the body's organs naturally decline, and the spleen and stomach's ability to transport and transform also decreases, much like an old machine at home whose efficiency is far from what it used to be. Additionally, consuming greasy or overly sweet foods, prolonged sitting with little movement, staying up late, or overexertion can further burden the spleen and stomach.lack of strengthTransport and transform water in the body. When water accumulates excessively, it turns into dampness. If dampness rises to the mouth, and the muscles relax during sleep at night, saliva will flow uncontrollably.
What is more important to note is that the spleen and stomach arethe foundation of the acquired constitutionAs one ages, spleen and stomach weakness can trigger a chain reaction: for example, sticky stools, overall fatigue and lack of energy, thick and greasy tongue coating, poor appetite, and even impaired digestion and absorption, leading to nutritional deficiencies.
One sentence summary: Drooling is essentially a "warning" of spleen and stomach deficiency and dampness, and the core of regulation isStrengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, warm and nourish the spleen and stomach
Astragalus Poria Cocos Chinese Yam Tea + 2 Habits Help Middle-aged and Elderly People Stop Drooling
Here is a gentle and safe dietary remedy to recommend for everyone, along with two daily conditioning habits, especially suitable for friends around 50 years old,Strengthening the Spleen Without ColdnessThe method is also simple:
1. Astragalus Poria Cocos Chinese Yam Tea (Warms the Spleen and Removes Dampness, While Also Tonifying Qi)
Materials: Astragalus, Poria, Fried Chinese Yam, Dried Tangerine Peel (all are warm-natured ingredients, not irritating to the stomach and intestines, suitable for the constitution of middle-aged and elderly people)
Method Wash all ingredients and place them in a health pot or pot Add 800 milliliters of water Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes Drink when warm Can be boiled twice until the flavor fades then replace
Efficacy: Astragalus replenishes qi and strengthens the spleen, Poria promotes diuresis and removes dampness, stir-fried Chinese yam strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach, and dried tangerine peel regulates qi and stimulates appetite. The combination of these four ingredients not only addresses deficiencies in the spleen and stomach but also expels dampness from the body, fundamentally resolving the issue of drooling while also improving fatigue and poor appetite.
2. Two Daily Habits, Easier to Stick to Than Dietary Therapy
Dietary Regulation Reduce greasy sweet and cold foods such as fatty meat cake and ice drinks Increase consumption of spleen nourishing ingredients like millet pumpkin and red dates Avoid overeating at dinner and refrain from eating one hour before bedtime to alleviate the burden on the spleen and stomach
Acupoint Massage After waking up every morning massage the Zusanli acupoint depression below the outer side of the knee and the Zhongwan acupoint 4 cun above the navel for 3 to 5 minutes per acupoint with a pressure that feels sore and distended which can promote spleen and stomach transportation and transformation
Real case: Aunt Zhang's conditioning experience at age 62
Drooling is not a trivial matter, do not take it lightly, and do not blindly self-regulate. It is essential to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and follow their guidance.
