What to do about mouth ulcers and dry mouth with a parched tongue

When oral inflammation causes dry mouth and throat, the following measures can help alleviate the discomfort: 1. Clear heat and detoxify: Prepare and consume herbal medicines such as honeysuckle and forsythia, which have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, thereby relieving dry mouth and throat caused by excessive internal heat. 2. Nourish yin and moisten dryness: Consume appropriate foods such as lily bulbs and lotus seeds, or steep herbs like dwarf lilyturf root and wolfberry in water for drinking, to nourish yin fluids and relieve dryness. 3. Herbal regulation: Under a doctor's guidance, take patent herbal medicines such as Niuhuang Jiedu Pian (Calculus Bovis Detoxification Tablets) or Huanglian Shangqing Pills (Coptis Upper Clearing Pills) to alleviate symptoms of excessive internal heat. 4. Hydrate adequately: Drink plenty of plain water to accelerate metabolism and reduce internal heat. However, avoid excessive water intake before bedtime to prevent disruption of sleep quality. 5. Adjust lifestyle habits: Ensure sufficient sleep and maintain a positive mood. Avoid spicy and greasy foods, and consume more light-colored vegetables and fruits. If staying long-term in a dry environment, consider opening windows for ventilation or using a humidifier.