Saliva
Description
The tasteless, odorless liquid from the saliva gland begins the process of digesting food. Humans secrete and swallow up to 1500 ml. daily. Saliva is 99.5% water. Humans produce a quart of saliva a day or 10,000 gallons in a lifetime.
Function
Its function is to moisten food, to lubricate mouthparts, to act as a digestive agent to sugars. Breaks down food caught in the teeth and protects teeth and tongue. There have been some studies that suggest that meditation produces healthier saliva and decreases cavities.
Color
Clear
Shape
Thin at tip of tongue, thicker in back of tongue.
Direction
Above the waist.
Location
In mouth.
Delimitation
Surrounded by oral cavity.
Meditation on Saliva