What medicine is good for bitter taste in mouth, bad breath, and dry, hard stools?
Oct 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Bitter taste and bad breath accompanied by dry, hard stools may be treated according to the underlying cause. If symptoms are due to liver fire invading the stomach and causing rebellious stomach qi, medications that clear liver heat and harmonize the stomach can be taken under medical guidance. If caused by accumulated heat in the spleen and stomach leading to dry mouth, bad breath, and constipation, drugs that clear heat and resolve dampness may be used. If symptoms result from excessive liver fire, medications that clear heat from the liver and gallbladder can be taken for relief.
Bitter taste and bad breath accompanied by dry, hard stools generally require selecting appropriate medications based on the underlying cause. Common causes include liver fire invading the stomach, rebellious stomach qi, accumulated heat in the spleen and stomach, and excessive liver and gallbladder fire.
1. Liver Fire Invading the Stomach, Rebellious Stomach Qi
If a patient experiences bitter taste, bad breath, and dry stools due to liver fire invading the stomach and rebellious stomach qi, they may also exhibit symptoms such as irritability and anger. In such cases, medications that clear liver fire and harmonize the stomach can be taken under medical guidance. Commonly used medications include Weini Kang Capsules and Shugan Jianwei Pills.
2. Accumulated Heat in the Spleen and Stomach
If dry mouth, bad breath, and constipation result from excessive heat in the spleen and stomach, symptoms may also include poor appetite and abdominal fullness. Under a doctor's supervision, heat-clearing and dampness-resolving medications may be used for relief. Common options include Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules and Zhenxing Wumei Xianglian Pills.
3. Excessive Liver and Gallbladder Fire
If dry mouth, bad breath, and hard stools are caused by excessive liver fire, additional symptoms may include dark, scanty urine and irritability. Under medical guidance, medications that clear liver and gallbladder fire can be selected. Commonly used medications include Danggui Longhui Pills and Longdan Xiegan Pills.
