Dry mouth and constipation may be caused by blazing heat in the intestines and stomach leading to accumulation of heat thus causing dry mouth and constipation, etc. It may also be caused by constipation due to Yin deficiency. Depending on the cause, lifestyle modification and medication can be chosen under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner. If the heat causes dry mouth, constipation, need to clear heat, laxative, can take hemp seed pill, with laxative heat, the efficacy of qi laxative.
1. Adjustment of lifestyle: diet should be nutritionally balanced, rational diet, daily life in addition to consuming high-protein foods, but also should be more intake of crude fiber foods, such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, pumpkin and fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid consuming too much spicy food and alcohol. Regular bowel movement is very favorable to avoid constipation, so you should develop the habit of regular bowel movement every day.
2. Medication: If Yin deficiency leads to dry mouth and tongue, constipation with zygomatic redness (redness of cheeks and zygomatic bones), emaciation, dizziness, tinnitus, etc., which need to nourish Yin and tonify the kidney, take Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with subtraction.
It is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, and pay attention to maintain a relaxed mood, eat a light diet, regular work and rest.