Swallowing the refluxed saliva was called "taishi" (fetal feeding) in ancient times and a method to strengthen health advocated by the ancients. Saliva is of special value in health preservation and health care. It not only helps digestion, protects digestive tract and removes toxic substances, but also promotes wound healing, delays ageing, prevents and fights cancer.
The method of refluxing and swallowing saliva: Assume the sitting, or lying, or standing posture. Keep calm and concentrate the mind. Then, lick the upper palate with the tongue, or rest the tongue on the maxillodental outside. Next, move the tongue upwards and downwards first. Afterwards, rest the tongue on the maxillodental inside and move the tongue upwards and downwards, from the left to the right. This method was termed as "The Red Dragon Stirring the Sea" by the ancients. Wait until there is a mouthful of saliva and swallow it in three divided times. Meanwhile, send the saliva down to Dantian with the mindwill. Or the method may be cooperated with tapping the teeth. Namely, first, tap the teeth; then, swallow the refluxed saliva. Do the exercise for three times and swallow the saliva in nine divided times. It is better to swallow the saliva in the morning and evening. Do it for more times if time permits.
