Exudations about the teeth and gums. Black, and foetid great putridity in the lower forms of fever. The taste is extremely acute. Exaggerated so that nothing tastes natural. Bitter taste in the mouth.
Food tastes bitter or too salty.
Burning as from pepper on tip of the tongue. Dryness in the mouth and throat. The China patient is often passive in regard to eating. Sits down to eat and the food tastes fairly good and he fills up. But it does not matter much whether he eats or not.