Excess Salivation: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

A kapha disorder indicating excess kledaka kapha in the stomach or pancreatic dysfunction; can be a pre-diabetic sign.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Causes of Excess Salivation

Excess salivation is a kapha disorder that can indicate too much kledaka kapha in the stomach or pancreatic dysfunction, which is a pre-diabetic condition. In adults, drooling during deep sleep can be an early warning sign of diabetes.

Excess salivation also occurs in Parkinson's disease and Bell's Palsy, both of which are vata disorders affecting the facial muscles. Conversely, fear, anxiety, and stress reduce saliva secretion, producing a dry tongue and poor taste perception.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Nine: Digestion and Nutrition

Recommended Herbs for Excess Salivation

Apple Pyrus malus Linn. Sev (Apple) is a temperate fruit cultivated extensively in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The fruit is sweet-astringent, nutritive and excellent for the heart. It is heavy to digest but nourishing. Apple is one of the most popular fruits globally. The fruit is eaten fresh, as juice and in preserves. It is beneficial in heart disease and general debility. Apple contains pectin which is beneficial for digestion. Dose: As food. Verse: 47.

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