Many people are troubled by a problem: every morning they wake up with a dry and bitter mouth, and a sticky, uncomfortable feeling in their mouth. Even drinking a glass of warm water only provides temporary relief. What's even more frustrating is that this situation can drag on for several months, or even years. They have tried various methods such as brushing their teeth diligently and using mouthwash, but these only address the symptoms, not the root cause.
Today I want to make it clear to everyoneDry mouth and bitter taste in the morning are not actually problems in the mouth but in our liver and gallbladderMany people mistakenly regard it as an oral issue or a minor gastrointestinal problem, and blindly adjusting it yields no results.
According to Traditional Chinese MedicineThe gallbladder descends with the stomach, the normal physiological function of bile is to aid digestion, it should follow the downward direction of stomach qi and smoothly enter the intestines to perform its roleHowever, in daily life, long-term irregular eating habits, overeating, or prolonged emotional suppression can all lead to stagnation of qi in the middle jiao.
In this situation, the ascending and descending functions of the stomach become imbalanced, and the excretion function of the gallbladder is also affected. Bile cannot flow downward normally and instead refluxes upward, spreading along the esophagus to the mouth, which is the core reason for the bitter taste in the mouth. Additionally, the upward reflux of bile and the stagnation of qi are often accompanied by discomforts such as stomach bloating and a significant decrease in appetite, which are typical manifestations of disharmony between the gallbladder and stomach.
Let's talk about the impact of the liver on dry mouth and bitter taste.The liver governs free flow of qi, not only responsible for regulating the movement of qi and blood throughout the body, but also for regulating the secretion and excretion of bile, closely connected with the function of the gallbladder.If one remains in a state of anxiety for a long time or frequently stays up late it can lead to liver qi stagnation
When liver qi stagnation persists for a long time, it tends to transform into fire pathogen, forming liver fire. Liver fire disturbing the clear orifices can further aggravate the upward flow of bile and also deplete the body's fluids. Once the fluids are excessively consumed, the mouth cannot receive sufficient nourishment, leading to increasingly severe dry mouth.
In this case, the key to regulation does not lie in repeatedly cleaning the mouth, butIt aims to soothe the liver and regulate qi, promote bile flow, and harmonize the stomachBy fundamentally clearing the stagnation of qi and allowing bile to flow normally downward, while also nourishing the depleted body fluids, can discomfort be thoroughly alleviated.
For reference, use——Chrysanthemum, Cassia Seed, Dried Tangerine PeelAmong them,Chrysanthemum can clear liver fire and disperse wind heatAlleviates dry mouth and bitter taste caused by excessive liver fire;Cassia Seed can clear the liver and improve eyesight, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movementshelping to regulate liver qi and promote metabolismTangerine Peel can regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, dry dampness, and resolve phlegmImprove the stagnation of qi in the middle jiao, bloating and belching, etc., the combination of the three,It can both soothe the liver to relieve depression, regulate qi to promote descent, and also moisten dryness to generate fluids, clear and benefit the liver and gallbladderAfter persisting for a period of time, the flow of qi will become smooth, and bile will descend normally, so the symptoms of dry mouth and bitter taste will naturally gradually alleviate.
Finally, it must be reminded that everyone's constitution and specific symptoms are different. Therefore, if you really need to use medication for conditioning, you must first consult a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to clarify the diagnosis based on syndrome differentiation. Adjust the prescription according to your own situation, and do not casually take medicine on your own to avoid causing trouble to your body due to inappropriate treatment.
