Cover with water and simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Add more water, if needed. Makes about 10 cups. As the body ages, many changes take place that are normal and not a sign of illness or disease. Changes that occur in the mouth include a lowered sense of taste and smell which may make food less appealing.
Less saliva is made which can cause a dry mouth.
A dry mouth can cause problems in chewing and swallowing. Cold Sores Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are common infections caused by a virus. These sores are most often found on the lips or close to the lips. The virus is easily passed from one person to another, most often through kissing or the sharing of a cup or toothbrush. Once a person has the virus, it stays in the body for a lifetime.