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Amazing Home Remedies That Gives Instant Relief From Burnt Tongue

You just had a piping hot tea or soup or in an excitement you gulped down some hot sizzling pizzas just out of the oven. And this ended up in giving you a burnt tongue. You scream out loud and then you run around panting with your tongue hanging out.

At that moment, probably you might not have realized that the tea, soup or the pizza was too hot to leave you with a burnt tongue; it just happened accidentally. But the pain it gives is horrible and you just cannot bear it.

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Your taste buds also go for a toss, your tongue becomes kind of numb and after that anything you eat seems tasteless. Also it makes your tongue rough.

You fumble out for medicines that would provide instant relief and then in a hurry you would not find anything.

Also Read: Remedies For Burning Tongue Syndrome

So in case of such a burnt tongue you need not run around for medicines. There are certain home remedies which are readily available at your home, which you could use and get instant relief.

Here are these amazing home remedies that give instant relief from burnt tongue. Take a look.

1. Place Ice Cubes:

1. Place Ice Cubes:

The first thing you could do when you have a burnt tongue is to pick up some ice cubes and place them on the tongue, especially on the affected area.

2. Eat Sugar:

2. Eat Sugar:

Applying sugar, especially the powdered ones provides instant relief from the burnt tongue and also helps to heal the burn faster.

3. Gargle Your Mouth With Cold Water:

3. Gargle Your Mouth With Cold Water:

If you are not able to get anything, then the best remedy for burnt tongue would be cold water. Take cold water and then gargle your mouth with it. This provides relief from the burnt tongue.

4. Yogurt:

4. Yogurt:

Yogurt is rich in antioxidants and also vitamin B5. When you have a burnt tongue, quickly have yogurt; it provides a cooling effect to the burning sensation and also speeds up the healing process.

5. Apply Honey:

5. Apply Honey:

Known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-fungal properties, honey gives a soothing effect to the burning tongue quickly.

6. Apply Aloe Vera:

6. Apply Aloe Vera:

If you have a burnt tongue quickly apply the natural aloe vera gel and get instant relief. Aloe vera is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-septic and helps to give a quick relief.

7. Cold Apple Juice:

7. Cold Apple Juice:

Apple is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-fungal properties. Also, the astringent properties help in soothing and relieving the burnt tongue quickly.

8. Apply Mint Toothpaste:

8. Apply Mint Toothpaste:

Take a pinch of mint toothpaste and apply it over the burnt area; this gives a cooling effect. Allow it to dry and then rinse it with cold water.

9. Lavender Oil:

9. Lavender Oil:

Lavender oil is one of the best home remedies one could get for burnt tongue. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-fungal; hence, it is known to provide quick healing from burns.

Story first published: Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 12:30 [IST]