Pei Zhengxue Health Weibo, Volume 3

18. Hu Shujuan

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### 18. Hu Shujuan **Question:** Female, 38 years old. Recently, I’ve noticed a bitter taste in my mouth upon waking up. What could be the cause?

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Question: Female, 38 years old. Recently, I’ve noticed a bitter taste in my mouth upon waking up. What could be the cause?

Answer: A bitter taste in the mouth often indicates functional or organic abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract, which can in turn lead to other issues. According to TCM theory, the Shaoyang channel governs the liver and gallbladder, and “when the liver is diseased, one knows it will spread to the spleen” implies that gastrointestinal problems can trigger such symptoms.

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