10 Natural Remedies to Heal a Burnt Tongue
Everyone
at some point has burned their tongue with a surprisingly hot forkful
of food. Yet this common occurrence is usually only met with a polite
show of sympathy from fellow diners, rather than a helpful remedy. A
simple fanning action with our hands may assuage the heat, but what if
you’ve suffered a mild or severe burn?
Such
an injury can affect your sense of taste, cause pain, redness,
swelling, blisters, and even infection. Although burns will usually heal
themselves, there are rather a lot of things you can do to remedy the
injury more quickly. Here are 10 cool suggestions.
Note:
Some people experience a constant burning sensation on their tongues.
This is a medical condition called burning tongue syndrome, and it’s
unrelated to a burnt tongue.
If you have burned your tongue severely, you need to contact your doctor immediately.
If you have burned your tongue severely, you need to contact your doctor immediately.
1. Breathe Through Your Mouth
The second you realize you’ve
touched your mouth with something too hot, spit it out, then stick out
your tongue, and breathe orally until the cool air you are pushing out
provides you with relief.
2. Have Something Cold
Touching
your tongue with something cold will provide instant relief, reduce
inflammation, and prevent tissue from being damaged. Furthermore, it
will keep your mouth hydrated and moist, helping to prevent bacteria
from causing an infection.
Consider
sucking on an ice cube or ice pop, eating some ice-cream, drinking cold
juice, or sipping cold water. Try to hold any of these items in your
mouth as long as you can before swallowing. Continue until the pain
disappears.
3. Swish Warm Water Around Your Mouth
A 2013 study has found
that applying warm water can limit burn damage. Tissue has a greater
chance of surviving because of a greater microcirculatory perfusion.
Salt water is your best bet, since the salt will help stave off an
infection.
Mix
½ tsp. salt in a glass of warm water. Swish the solution around your
mouth for 30 seconds and spit it out. Repeat throughout the day, until
your burn has healed.
4. Honey
A 2014 study shows that honey’s antibacterial
and anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent natural remedy
for burns.
Spread
1 tsp. Manuka honey upon your tongue. Let it sit there for as long as
you can before swallowing. Repeat this a couple of times throughout the
day.
5. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera can soothe damaged tongue cells, reduce pain and inflammation, and help with the healing process. One 2007 Burns study suggested that Aloe Vera can effectively be used to treat both first and second degree burns.
Extract
some Aloe Vera gel from a leaf. Apply it to your tongue. Repeat
throughout the day. Otherwise, freeze the gel into ice cubes to be
sucked on during the day.
6. Yogurt
Yogurt
is a natural remedy apt for providing instant relief for your tongue
burns, removing the heat. Follow these instructions: From ½ cup of cold,
plain yogurt, take a little into your mouth, holding it there for a few
moments before swallowing. Repeat until you’ve finished. Do the same a
few times throughout the day.
7. Sugar
Sugar can soothe and provide
comfort for your tongue burn. This remedy will also boost your impaired
sense of taste. To consume: Put 1 tsp. sugar on your tongue, hold it
against the roof of your mouth until the sugar melts. Repeat until your
pain subsides.
8. Mint
Mint
contains menthol, which numbs the area of your burn and reduces
inflammation. It also possesses antibacterial properties which reduce
the likelihood of infection.
Use
mint toothpaste and apply it onto your burn. Stick out your tongue
until the paste dries. Once dry wash it with cold water. Repeat two or
three times a day. Alternatively, sip cooled down mint tea, or chew mint
gum.
9. Vegetable Glycerin
Vegetable glycerin soothes inflamed tissue, and hydrates your tongue, which is needed to expedite the healing process.
To
use: Place some vegetable glycerin onto your tongue, letting it remain
for as long as you can endure it. Spit it out and rinse your mouth with
cool water. Repeat several times during the day. Alternatively, use
glycerin-based mouthwash a few times a day.
10. Vitamin E Oil
Extra Tips • Avoid hot liquids that may irritate your burn.
• Steer clear of acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits.
• Avoid crunchy foods such as potato chips and nuts.
• Steer clear of spicy foods: they could irritate your burn.
• Drink cool water to keep your mouth and tongue moisturized.
• Chew gum or suck hard candy to stimulate saliva production.
• Steer clear of alcohol which can irritate your mouth’s lining.
• Maintain good oral hygiene.
• Before eating, test the temperature of hot foods and liquid.
• If your burn does not improve, immediately consult your doctor.
THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE
HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.
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