Method for increasing salivation for xerostomia patients
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1. A method for treating xerostomia;
- which comprises;
introducing into the oral cavity an edible composition containing a salivation promoting ingredient consisting essentially of from about 4 to about 70% by weight xylitol; and
retaining the edible composition for a sufficient time in the oral cavity to promote salivation by the release of xylitol to stimulate salivation.
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Abstract
A method for treating xerostomia which comprises chewing gum or candy containing from 4 to 70 weight percent xylitol therein.
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1. A method for treating xerostomia;
- which comprises;
introducing into the oral cavity an edible composition containing a salivation promoting ingredient consisting essentially of from about 4 to about 70% by weight xylitol; and
retaining the edible composition for a sufficient time in the oral cavity to promote salivation by the release of xylitol to stimulate salivation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
- which comprises;
- 8. The method of claim wherein the composition contains a sweetener which is a natural or synthetic compound.
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13. The method of claim for treating xerostomia wherein the xerostomia is caused by factors affecting the brain'"'"'s control of salivation such as emotions, neurosis and organic diseases.
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