Healthy Dental Care Tips
Teeth are one of the most important organs in the human body, and the health of teeth is closely related to our Xi diet, Xi and habits, as well as our oral Xi hygiene habits. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that teeth belong to the external manifestations of the kidneys, and the main bone of the kidneys, so in order to protect the health of the teeth, in addition to the usual oral health care, you can also use the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions for health care from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. The following will introduce some TCM knowledge and applications regarding oral health.
First of all, one of the most common problems in the mouth is bleeding gums. Bleeding gums are mostly caused by weak kidney qi, blood fever, etc. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney is the root source of the whole body, which stores essence and transports water. Therefore, in order to protect the health of the gums, we need to take care of the kidneys. Commonly used kidney nourishing formulas in Chinese medicine include Liuwei Dihuang Pill and Bazhen Tang, which can nourish the kidney essence and balance the yin and yang in the body, thereby protecting the health of the gums.
Secondly, traditional Chinese medicine also has a unique method in toothache. Toothache is mostly caused by inflammation of the pulp, phlegm and fire. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that toothache is related to liver fire, because the liver hides blood, and the main pain. Therefore, regulating liver qi, reducing fire and detoxifying is the key to toothache. The most commonly used prescriptions for toothache in traditional Chinese medicine include Xiaoyao Pill, Ju Pain Pill, etc., which have the effect of clearing the liver and fire, detoxifying and reducing swelling, and can relieve the symptoms of toothache.
In addition, traditional Chinese medicine is also commonly used for mouth ulcers. Canker sores are inflammatory lesions on the oral mucosa that are common in response to irritation of the soft tissues of the mouth. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that ulcers are mostly caused by internal heat disturbance and poor flow of qi and blood. Therefore, when mouth ulcers are used, the methods of soothing the liver and relieving depression, clearing heat and detoxifying can be used. Commonly used formulas in traditional Chinese medicine include Xiaoyaosan and talcum pills, which can cool the blood and soothe the liver, clear away heat and detoxify, thereby promoting the healing of mouth ulcers.
In addition to traditional Chinese medicine**, Chinese medicine also emphasizes the importance of preventing oral diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dietary regulation is the key to preventing oral diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends eating more foods that are conducive to oral health, such as glutinous rice, pears, celery, etc., which have the effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, clearing heat and detoxifying, which is very beneficial for protecting teeth and oral health. In addition, TCM believes that drinking plenty of water, chewing food and swallowing slowly, brushing teeth regularly, and checking the mouth regularly are also important measures to protect oral health.
To sum up, oral health is not only a problem of teeth, but also about the overall health of the body. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a variety of methods and prescriptions for the prevention and prevention of oral diseases, which take into account the balance of yin and yang in the human body from a holistic perspective and have good efficacy. Therefore, to protect dental health and prevent oral diseases, the theories, methods and prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine are important bases for us to learn from and use.
References: 1Zhang Xinfeng, Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation. Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2008