Herbs:

Foods:  Sugary, salty, bitter, and acidic foods will provoke saliva production.  Chewing gum can also help – for a double impact, look for gums sweetened with xylitol, which also has antibacterial properties.  Things with a lemon flavor will promote salivation.

Vitamins and Supplements:

Actions:  Take frequent sips of water throughout the day.  Be careful to avoid excess, however, especially of distilled water, as this can cause an electrolytic imbalance, which causes a number of other problems.  Saliva levels are higher when standing or lying down than when sitting, so take a break, or a brief walk.  Suck (not chew) on ice or popsicles.  Rinse with warm salt water or a baking soda rinse.  Suck on hard candy.  Use an anti-bacterial mouthwash, just stay away from anything containing alcohol or sugar or phenol.

Aromatherapy:

Folk Remedies:

Things to Avoid:  Toothpastes that contain SLS.  Avoid cinnamon and peppermint, as they can dry the mouth further.

Recipes: