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My tongue is very sore and has cracks in it. Is there a known home remedy for this?
(21 Jan 2008)

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Home Remedy for soreness

A sore tongue can be due to vitamin B2 deficiency.

  • Eat foods rich in iron and vitamin B.
  • Take a piece of ice and suck it till it melts. It will heal the tongue and reduce soreness.
  • Check whether your toothpaste is causing the problem. If that is so then wash your teeth with baking soda.
  • Chewing gums generate saliva which helps in healing the sore tongue. Try chewing sugar free ones.
  • You can rinse your mouth twice daily with a mouthwash.
  • Drink a glass of warm water mixed with half a teaspoon of turmeric powder at night.
  • Powder dehydrated alum and mix honey in it. Apply this paste on your tongue at least once a day.
  • Gargle with coconut milk and eat yoghurt to heal the soreness.
  • Rinse your mouth properly after every meal. You can also do this every one hour to relieve the burning sensation and clean your tongue.
  • Dehydration can also lead to soreness. Drink at least half a glass of plain water every half an hour.
  • Avoid eating hot spices and very hot foods.
  • Try to eat as less of salt as possible till the soreness reduces and the cracks heal.
  • Stop smoking completely and substitute your tea and coffee with herbal tea.

 

answered by D D on 22 Jan 2008, 10:47:45

 

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