sialagogue
/saɪˈæləˌɡɑɡ/
noun
- A substance that stimulates the production of saliva.
- Chewing gum can act as a mild sialagogue.
- The dentist recommended a sialagogue to help with dry mouth.
- Some medications have a sialagogue effect, causing excessive drooling.
adjective
- Relating to or causing increased saliva flow.
- The doctor prescribed a sialagogue drug for the patient's condition.
- Certain herbs have a sialagogue action that aids digestion.
- The sialagogue properties of lemon make it useful for dry mouth.