Sweet Taste In Mouthaccording to TCM

What is Sweet Taste in Mouth?

A persistent sweet taste in the mouth is an unusual or abnormal taste sensation that can linger even without the presence of a sweet substance. The experience is often jarring and can detract from the enjoyment of flavors and affect appetite. While not typically discussed in medical literature as frequently as its counterparts, a sweet taste in the mouth can be a sign of underlying health issues or a side effect of medication.

How does TCM view Sweet Taste in Mouth?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches the symptom of a sweet taste in the mouth as a signal of imbalance within the body’s harmonious state. According to TCM, this taste alteration could indicate Spleen disharmony or the presence of Dampness. Identifying the correct disharmony pattern is paramount to TCM practitioners as it guides the course of treatment, aiming for a holistic resolution of symptoms.

Root Causes of Sweet Taste In Mouth in TCM

TCM posits that a sweet taste in the mouth often arises from Cold-Damp invading the Spleen, leading to symptoms such as lack of appetite, a feeling of coldness in the epigastric area, and general bodily heaviness.

This pattern of disharmony is seen as an imbalance where the Spleen’s transforming and transporting functions are impaired, leading to the accumulation of Dampness and the abnormal sweet sensation.

Explore below more details about what might cause Sweet taste in mouth according to TCM.

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  • Cold
  • Dampness
Detailed description of the cause

Cold

In TCM "Cold" as a pattern of disharmony refers to a specific type of imbalance within the body's systems, often linked to a deficiency or weakness. It's not about feeling physically cold or having a common cold, but rather a metaphorical description of certain symptoms and underlying conditions. When a TCM practitioner says someone suffers from "Cold," it usually implies that the body's Yang energy, which is warm and active, is insufficient or overpowered by Yin energy, which is cool and passive. Symptoms of Cold in TCM can include a general feeling of coldness, cold limbs, pale complexion, low energy, slow metabolism, and a preference for warmth. ... see more

Cold Patterns That Can Lead to Sweet Taste In Mouth

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen Sweet taste in the mouth, Lack of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness... see more Ping Wei San

TCM Herbal Formulas for Sweet Taste In Mouth

To address the sweet taste in the mouth, TCM turns to formulas like Ping Wei San, which aims to transform Dampness and harmonize the Stomach. Ingredients such as Black Atractylodes Rhizomes (Cang Zhu) play a crucial role in these formulas, targeting the aromatic transformation of Dampness and restoring the Spleen’s proper function. The selected herbs and formulas are tailored to the individual’s specific pattern, seeking to realign their internal balance and alleviate the sweet taste.

See more details below about Ping Wei San, a herbal formula used to address sweet taste in mouth.

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  • By Formula Type
  • Cold
  • Dampness

TCM Herbs for Sweet Taste In Mouth

See more details below about Black Atractylodes Rhizomes (Cang Zhu), a herb used to address sweet taste in mouth.

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  • Aromatic herbs that transform dampness

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