8 magical effects of saliva on the human body

There is an old saying in Chinese medicine, "If you retain a bit of body fluid, you retain a bit of vitality." Body fluids mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine are one of the important material bases of human life. This old saying is very meaningful in people's health care life. Saliva has eight functions for human health:

First, the hemostatic effect

Saliva can promote blood coagulation, and can help stop bleeding when bleeding occurs due to oral injuries or tooth extraction.

Second, lubrication

Saliva contains mucin, which makes the mouth lubricated and soft.

The third is the flushing effect

It can wash away food residues to keep the oral cavity clean and hygienic.

Fourth, dilution effect

When sour, bitter and other irritants enter the mouth, saliva secretion increases, diluting them and making them easier to spit out or swallow.

Fifth, antibacterial effect

The various organic and inorganic components in saliva produce certain antibacterial effects through different mechanisms, which can prevent inflammation of the mouth, throat and gums.

Sixth, the healing effect

There is a nerve growth hormone in saliva, which can significantly shorten the wound healing time and accelerate the healing of burned skin.

Seven is digestion

Saliva contains a large amount of amylase, which can hydrolyze starch into maltose, making it easier to absorb.

Eighth, anti-aging effect

Saliva contains a "salivary parotid hormone" that can keep people young, make people smart, have strong teeth and strong muscles, so that even in old age, people will have rosy complexion and remain youthful and energetic.