I've had the horrible, night-time dry mouth, too, but not to the point of bleeding. Thrilled to know about rhodiola ... I have it here, but have only used it in the past as an antidepressant and for more energy. Will make a tea of it today (along with borage, an anti-rheumatic) as my anxiety has been bad lately.
It is also important to stay fully hydrated. For those of us whose immune systems have to work harder and longer, our bodies use more water to do just that. Recommended amount of daily water intake, as per Mayo clinic, is 1/2 of one's weight in ounces (or equivalent). So, a person who weighs 180 lbs would need 90 oz. per day. If you eat a lot of raw/watery veggies, less water is needed.
