Dry Mouth and Loss of Appetite - #47687

Can you mention your age and is there any other health condition or medicine you currently using

Not drinking enough water may cause thelis symptom. Sip water frequently. To make sure enough water intake - sip from a bottle, then you can evaluate your water intake

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods. Drink tender coconut water, barley water.

If there is any cut or burning sensation inside the mouth, then rinse with salt water.

If you haven’t any other health problem, then it may be due to lack of water intake or nutritional deficiencies. Less appetite can be due to anaemic condition. For to confirm you can check hb count.

1. Ashtachoornam 1/2 tsp with buttermilk before lunch. 2. Pippalyasavam 10 ml just after food twice daily.

If there is hb level low Take draksharishta instead of pippalyasavam

Take care, Dr. Shaniba

Hlo,

Your symptoms—very dry mouth and tongue, feeling of cuts/cracks, reduced saliva, and loss of appetite for months—are significant. From an Ayurvedic perspective, this commonly indicates Vata–Pitta imbalance, along with Rasa dhatu kshaya and Agnimandya (weak digestive fire).

🔍 Ayurvedic Understanding Dry mouth, cracks, no saliva → Vata + Pitta aggravation Loss of appetite → Jatharagni mandya Long duration (1–6 months) → Needs internal oleation + rasayana

🌿 AYURVEDIC PRESCRIPTION (4–6 weeks) 1️⃣ Khadiradi Vati 👉 Improves saliva, heals mouth dryness & cracks Dose: 1 tablet Method: Slowly suck (do not chew) Frequency: 3 times daily After: Meals

2️⃣ Yashtimadhu (Licorice) Churna 👉 Best herb for dry mouth, ulcers, appetite loss Dose: ½ teaspoon With: Warm milk or honey Frequency: Twice daily Time: Morning & night ⚠️ If you have high BP, inform me before use.

3️⃣ Drakshasava 👉 Improves appetite, hydration & dryness Dose: 15 ml With: Equal water Frequency: Twice daily After meals

4️⃣ Triphala Ghrita 👉 Internal lubrication, restores saliva & digestion Dose: 1 teaspoon With: Warm milk Time: Night before sleep

5️⃣ Gandusha (Oil Pulling) – MUST 👉 Restores saliva glands Take 1 tablespoon sesame oil Hold in mouth for 3–5 minutes Spit out, then rinse with warm water Daily morning

🥗 DIET GUIDELINES (VERY IMPORTANT) ✅ Take more of: Warm milk (with a pinch of turmeric) Rice gruel, moong dal Ghee (1–2 tsp daily) Sweet fruits: banana, soaked raisins, dates Coconut water (1 glass/day) ❌ Avoid: Tea, coffee Spicy, sour, fried foods Excess dry foods (biscuits, bakery) Alcohol & smoking

🌿 HOME REMEDY (Daily) Soak 1 tsp fennel seeds overnight Chew slowly in the morning → increases saliva

⏳ When will you feel better? Saliva & dryness: 7–10 days Appetite: 2–3 weeks Complete relief: 4–6 weeks ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE If dryness is severe or worsening, conditions like diabetes, Sjögren’s syndrome, medication side effects, or dehydration disorders should be ruled out.

Tq

✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Millet roti Buttermilk (daily include in your meal) Moong dal (green and yellow both are ok) All fruit vegetables Leafy vegetables (except methi and dil)

🧘‍♀️ Yogasan : 🧘‍♀️

1. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) 2. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) 3. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) 4. Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold) 5. Halasana (Plow Pose) 6. Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand Pose) 7. Matsyasana (Fish Pose) 8. Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclined Spinal Twist) 9. Surya Namaskar 10. Malasan (Squats Pose)

🧘‍♀️ Pranayam : 🧘‍♀️ 1. Anulo Vilom 2. Bhramari 3. Kapalbhati 4. Shitali 5. Sitkari

❌ Donot’s: ❌ Tea Coffee Addictions Dals (except moong) Sour Packed food Processed food Achar (pickles) Papad Fried food Avoid dairy completely Non veg products

💊 Medication: 💊

Belagel 2 tsp daily in the morning

Tab. Live 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food. Tab. Meentocid 2 tabs twice a day before food. Suck and eat Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Syp. Bhunimbadi Kadha 2 tsp twice a day before food.

Oro T gargles 5 ml thrice a day gargle for 15 mins.

Tab. Gandharva Haritaki 2 tabs at night with one glass hot water.

Hello I totally get how frustrating and worrying it is to constantly deal with a dry mouth, cracked tongue, and no appetite.

These might seem like small things, but when they stick around for months, it’s a sign that something deeper is off and shouldn’t be overlooked.But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊

YOUR CONCERN

–Your tongue and mouth are always dry. –You feel like you have cuts or cracks inside your mouth. –You’re barely making any saliva, or none at all. –You’ve lost your appetite. – This has been going on for 1 to 6 months. – You drink a fair amount of water. – There’s no clear reason for it from the outside.

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

In Ayurveda, this usually comes from:

1. Pitta–Vata getting out of whack: - Too much Pitta leads to dryness, burning, cracks, and less saliva. - Too much Vata causes dryness and a loss of moisture, plus no appetite.

2. Rasa Dhatu is low: - Rasa dhatu is what handles body fluids and saliva. - When it’s low, you get a dry mouth, feel thirsty, weak, and have a poor appetite.

3. Weak Digestion (Mandagni): - Your appetite is gone even though your mouth is dry. - Your body isn’t getting the right nutrients.

Ayurveda calls this Mukha Shosha / Trishna with Agnimandya.

JUST TO BE CLEAR

* It’s not just because you’re not drinking enough water. * It’s not simply stress or anxiety. * It’s not a minor mouth issue. * It is a problem with your whole system, affecting your digestion and body fluids.

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Yashtimadhu (Licorice) Churna:Half a teaspoon, twice a day. Slowly lick it with honey or have it with warm milk. (Makes more saliva, heals mouth dryness and cracks, and calms Pitta.)

2.Drakshasava: 20 ml, twice a day after meals, with the same amount of water. (Helps your appetite, gives your body fluids a boost, and eases internal dryness.)

3.Avipattikar Churna: Half a teaspoon at bedtime with warm water. (Balances Pitta, helps digestion without causing heat, and naturally gets your appetite back.)

EXTERNAL CARE

* Rinse your mouth 2-3 times daily with lukewarm water. * At night, put a few drops of cow ghee inside your mouth and on your tongue.

(Works wonders for dryness and cracks.)

DIET AND LIFESTYLE

✅ INCLUDE Warm, soft, and somewhat liquid foods. Things like rice porridge, lentil soup, milk with a tiny bit of ghee, soaked raisins, and room-temperature coconut water.

❌AVOID Very spicy, sour, or fried foods. Too much tea or coffee, alcohol, smoking, dry packaged foods, and skipping meals.

Tests to consider (if you haven’t recently):

Please get these checked: * Fasting blood sugar * Thyroid levels * Vitamin B12 * Hemoglobin * ESR / CRP (if your dryness is really bad) ( These can help rule out other health problems like diabetes, thyroid issues, or nutrient shortages.)

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

NO SALIVA MEANS YOU ARE DEHYDRATED DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS BUTTER MILK COCONUT WATER TAKE AVIPATTIKARA CHURNA 1/2 BD TSP LHADIRADI VATI ONE BD TO BE CHEWED DRAKSHA AVALEHA ONE TSP AT MORNING

1.Khadiradi vati -chew and suck 5-6 tablets throughout the day 2.Yashtimadhu churna 3/4 tsp twice daily with warm water after meals 3.Avipattikar churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals 4.Triphala tablets 1 tab at bedtime with warm water

🥛 Supportive Measures - Sip warm water frequently (avoid very cold or very hot). - Use ghee or milk gargles (gandusha) to soothe oral mucosa. - Avoid spicy, salty, and very dry foods. - Favor moist, cooling foods: rice gruel (kanji), milk, dates, soaked raisins.

Warm Regards Dr. Anjali Sehrawat

apko imli khani h subha sham sathme cap. amlicure ds subha sham 2-2 khane ke phle 15 din kre aram mill jayega

What you are experiencing dryness of tongue dryness inside mouth lack of saliva and loss of appetite is not a small local problem and it usually reflects deep internal dryness inside the body According to ayurvedic understanding this happens mainly due to long standing vata aggravation with associated pitta dryness When vata increases it dries the tissues and reduces natural lubrication Saliva is connected to nourishment and digestion so when digestion is weak saliva production reduces and appetite also goes down The cut like sensation and discomfort inside mouth indicates internal heat along with dryness

This condition often develops due to stress irregular food habits long gaps between meals poor sleep excessive talking anxiety fasting excess spicy food caffeine or long term medicines that dry the system Even if water intake is adequate the body may not be absorbing moisture properly because digestion is weak

Right now the focus should be on internal lubrication calming vata and gentle digestive correction not on strong stimulants

Start with small but consistent changes Sip warm water through the day Avoid cold water dry snacks biscuits toast and packaged foods Eat soft warm moist meals like rice porridge khichdi cooked vegetables and soups Avoid spicy sour and very salty foods

Daily oil pulling with sesame oil or coconut oil for five to ten minutes will help restore moisture in the mouth Applying a small amount of cow ghee gently on tongue and inside cheeks at night can also give relief

Ayurvedically mild remedies like yashtimadhu slowly sucked in small quantity help stimulate saliva Shatavari helps rebuild moisture and strength and amalaki in mild form supports digestion without increasing heat

Since this problem is present for months it should not be ignored Long standing dry mouth can also be linked with nutritional deficiencies autoimmune tendencies or medicine effects so evaluation along with ayurvedic care is important

Dryness in the mouth indicates vata prakopa so to reduce that u should do Oil pulling with coconut oil or sesame oil In medicine start with Kamadugda rasa 1-0-1 before food Panchatiktaka Guggulu Tab 1-0- 1 before food Yashi Madhu tab 1-0-1 after food Drink sufficient amount of water

1. Gandusha (Oil Pulling) - The Instant Healer Remedy: Take 1 tablespoon of Virgin Coconut Oil or Sesame Oil in your mouth. Swish it around for 5-10 minutes (do not swallow) and spit it out. Do this twice daily.

2. Internal Medicine Yashtimadhu (Licorice) Powder: Usage: Mix 1/2 tsp with a little Ghee or Honey to make a paste. Lick it slowly.

Draksharishta: 20ml mixed with 20ml water. Time: Twice daily after food.

3. Keep a small piece of Green Cardamom (Elaichi) or a clove of Amla in your mouth and suck on it gently. The sour/aromatic taste forces the glands to work.

Please get your Vitamin B12 levels checked immediately. Low B12 is the #1 cause of a smooth, dry, and cut tongue.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

HELLO,

YOU ARE EXPERIENCING -Dryness inside your mouth -cracks or cuts on your tongue -reduced saliva (spit) -loss of appetite

In Ayurveda, this is usually called Mukha sosha (dry mouth) or jihva sosha (dry, cracked tongue).These problems happen because

1) VATA IMBALANCE- vata is responsible for dryness, and movement I the body. when it increases, saliva production decreases and the tongue becomes dry and cracked

2) PITTA IMBALANCE- pitta causes burning or soreness in the tongue and mouth

3) WEAK DIGESTION= when your digestive fire is weak , your appetite drops, and your body cannot make enough saliva and fluids

4) DHATU DEPLETION= long standing dryness can reduce nourishment to tissues , which worsens cracks, dryness, and fatigue Even if you drink enough water, if your digestion and body tissues are not balanced, the mouth stays dry

TREATMENT GOALS -restore saliva production and oral moisture -heal cracks and soreness in the tongue -improve appetite and digestion -balance vata and pitta in the body -strengthen body tissues -improve overall immunity and energy

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm milk once daily = moisturises mouth, heals cracks, soothes burning

2) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp after meals with warm water =balanaces pitta, improves digestion, restores appetite

3) DRAKSHADI KASHAYA= 1 tsp decoction with warm water twice daily =strengthens rasa dhatu, improves salivation

4) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily in morning =rejuvenates body, supports immunity and digestion

5) COW GHEE= 1-2 tsp daily =nourishes tissues, relieves dryness

DURATION= 4-6 weeks

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) OIL PULLING -use sesame oil -take 1 tbsp In mouth, swish 5-10 min, then spit out -improves moisture, heals cracks, and strengthens gums

2) TONGUE APPLICATION -mix yashtimadhu powder + honey -apply gently on tongue daily -heals dryness and soreness

3) WARM SALINE RINSE -1/2 tsp salt in 1 cup warm water -rinse once daily to prevent infections

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -eat warm, freshly cooked meals -avoid dry, spicy, or fried foods -drink warm water throughout the day -avoid excess tea, coffee, alcohol ,smoking -sleep adequately and maintain regular meal timings -reduce stress through relaxation and meditation -avoid excess talking if the mouth is very dry -keep mouth cleans, brush gently

DIET -rice, khichdi, oats -lentils = moong dal, massor dal -warm milk, ghee -ripe fruits= banana, pomegranate, stewed apple -coconut water or buttermilk

AVOID -bakery items, dry snacks -excess chilli, sour pickles -coffee, tea, carbonated drinks -very hot or very cold foods

Focus on soft, moist, easily digestible foods to support digestion and saliva production

YOGA ASANAS -vajrasana= improves digestion -sukhasana/tadasana= reduces stress -bhujangasana= stimulates abdominal organs

PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom= Balances Vata and pitta -Bhramari= relieves stress, improves circulation -deep belly breathing= improves digestion and overall hydration

Avoid strenuous or very heating exercises while mouth is dry

HOME REMEDIES -Honey + milk= 1 tsp honey in milk at night -Aloe vera gel= apply a thin layer on tongue for soreness -coconut oil= swish 1 tsp if ghee is not available -cucumber slices or soaked raisins= improve moisture

-With proper diet, medicines, and lifestyle, dry mouth usually improves in 3-6 weeks -consistency is important = internal medicines + external oil therapies + proper diet -Avoid self medicating with sugar free gums or candies as they can irritate This is curable with proper care, balancing your vata pitta, improve digestion and nourishing the tissues

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water, will improve your appetite and digestion Mix honey+cow’s ghee and apply on tongue and inside mouth 2-3 times daily. Suthshekhar ras 1-0-1 after food with water. Do sheetali pranayam twice daily. Soak overnight coriander seeds fennel seeds jeera seeds morning strain and drink empty stomach.