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Reliable Home Remedies to Treat Dry Mouth

Reliable home remedies to treat dry mouth
HWC Team
January15/ 2016

Xerostomia or dry mouth is a very common problem faced by many people, from toddlers to adults. This dryness can be a result of many reasons like altered composition of saliva, or reduced saliva production, dental troubles, etc. Basically, when your salivary glands stop working properly, xerostomia is the consequence. It is often associated with stress, aging, dehydration, anxiety, depression, snoring, smoking or drinking alcohol.

Often complains of the same also come from pregnant or breastfeeding mothers due to hormonal changes and dehydration. Some medications can also cause dry mouth, especially those related to nervous disorders and cancer. Parched feeling inside the mouth, rough tongue, stringy saliva, extreme thirst, bad breath, mouth sores, cracked lips, loss of taste, and difficulty in swallowing and chewing are some symptoms of dry mouth. Fortunately, there are plenty home remedies that can treat this trouble effectively and without any side effects, here are some of them –

Fluid Intake

Since this problem is related to decreased moisture within your mouth, thus hydrate yourself as much as possible. Proper hydration will increase the saliva production; try to drink atleast 10 glasses of water throughout the day. Eat lots of water based vegetables and fruits like watermelon, cucumber and pineapple. You can also include smoothies, tea, chamomile tea, stews, and soups in your diet as well.

Cayenne Pepper

This easily available spice stimulates saliva production, making it one of the most dependable remedies for dry mouth. This spice also triggers the taste buds and that helps you to distinguish between sour, salty, sweet, and bitter flavours. Grind a handful of cayenne pepper and take a pinch on your wet thumb tip and rub it well around your tongue. It will bring a burning sensation for some time, but it will finally stimulate your salivary glands. You can also sprinkle this powder on your salads, soups and other dishes.

Fennel Seeds

These seeds have ample flavonoids that effectively stimulate the flow of saliva and cures xerostomia. They have an aromatic flavor that also helps combat bad breath, a very common symptom of xerostomia. Take fennel seeds in your mouth freshening container, munching, toasts, and other dishes. Dried and roasted equal amounts of fenugreek seeds make a more effective remedy; add a little salt and grind them into powder. Add this twice to your meals every day.

Slippery Elm

Rich in mucilage, this substance takes the form of a slick gel when you add water to it. It will eventually coat your mouth and soothe your throat, thereby relieving from many discomforts that come with dry mouth. Take a cup of hot water and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of this and steep for around 10 minutes. Add honey after straining and drink this twice every day. Strain, add honey and drink this tea twice daily.

Aloe Vera

This herb offers unlimited benefits, and one of them is relieving from dry mouth. Apart from stimulating saliva protection, it also protects the sensitive tissues in your mouth and titillates the taste buds. Make a glass of aloe vera juice and drink daily; or you can also rinse your mouth with this juice twice a day.

Other than the above mentioned remedies, you can also follow the measures mentioned below –

  • Chew sugar-free gum or suck hard candies that effectively stimulate the flow of saliva.
  • Avoid caffeine as it makes your mouth drier.
  • Do not rely on mouthwashes to prevent bad breath, as they often contain alcohol and adversely dry your mouth.
  • Sip on water after every 15-20 minutes.

Frequently occurring xerostomia can lead to poor oral health and continuous embarrassment in public.

HWC Team



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