Burning Tongue:

Burning Tongue:

Burning tongue refers to a burning sensation in mouth, lips, gums or tongue

Symptoms to look for:

• Dry mouth

• Excessive thirst

• Loss of taste

• Numbness of tongue

• Metallic or bitter taste in mouth

Causes:

• Yeast infection

• Bad oral health

• Acidity

• Endocrine disorders

• Irritating dentures

• Side effect of certain medication

• Hormonal changes during menopause

Natural home remedy using mint leaves:

1. Take a jug of hot water

2. Crush a handful of mint leaves

3. Mix the mint leaves paste in water

4. Cover the vessel and leave for 1 hr

5. Strain and store the mixture

6. Drink 1 glass of this liquid 3 times a day

Natural home remedy using onions, garlic and milk:

1. Peel and crush 2 washed onions

2. Place the paste on a sieve

3. Add 3 tsp of freshly crushed garlic paste

4. Press the mixture to extract juice

5. Add this juice to 1 glass of hot milk

6. Gargle with this mixture 2 times everyday

Tips:

• Chew sugar free gum or suck an ice cube for temporary relief