Salivary glands produce saliva and release it into the mouth.

There are three pairs of relatively large major salivary glands:

Parotid glands: These are located in the upper part of each cheek, near the ear.

Submandibular glands: These are located on the floor of the mouth.

Sublingual glands: These are located behind the tongue.

In addition to these main glands, there are 600 to 1,000 very small minor salivary glands scattered throughout the mouth and throat.

Biological meaning: Salivary glands are involved in the beginning of the digestion process, lubricating food for swallowing.

They also serve as lubricant in case of vomiting (we start to salivate a lot before vomiting).

The parotid gland: affected by what is known as the “hamster conflict.”

This animal impulsively stores food to assimilate it later at ease.

This is also the conflict of the collector who cannot stop collecting something because a family member lacked it.

Glands located on the right; they are related to the desire to swallow: I need to eat a lot, but I can’t catch the bite (of food), I can’t swallow it.

“They’re taking the bread out of my mouth.”

These are individuals who believe they are incapable of finding food for themselves and are afraid of going without it.

“I’m afraid of not being able to feed myself and dying of hunger.”

Glands located on the left; these are related to the desire to get it out, to spit out the unwanted morsel of food.

What have I swallowed in my life that I deeply hated?

“I’m afraid I won’t be able to spit the piece out.”

Excretory canals of the sublingual and parotid glands: These glands are affected by a conflict of not having the right to eat, store, and incorporate.

Sialolithiasis: (salivary gland stones) I want to store, so I can later incorporate. “I have to assimilate, but I feel like I’ll be unable to do it.” “I don’t want to be used, taken advantage of, and much less for purposes I don’t share.” 

Duct stones: Right-handed people: “Do you consider yourself the piece she wants to eat?”

Left-handed people: “I don’t want to be incorporated by the other person.”

Dry mouth: When there is a lack of saliva, it’s speaking to me of a conflict related to not wanting to “swallow” something that, in some way, I feel I’m being forced to do.

Excessive salivation: When there’s excess saliva in the mouth, it tells me I’m having difficulty swallowing or incorporating a bite.

It usually happens when I’m hungry and see a food item that’s out of reach or, symbolically, something I crave, something I really need, but can’t quite reach for.

Salivary gland cancer: It’s related to a struggle with trying to grab a bite and suddenly having it taken away from me.

I’m about to eat something I want, I’m enjoying it, and suddenly it’s taken away from me.

It can refer not only to the food itself, but also to a relationship, a promotion, a project, etc.

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