Home Remedies for a Sore Tongue

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has many curative and healing properties that can treat many oral problems, including a sore tongue. Its anti-inflammatory property helps reduce pain and inflammation.

• Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf and apply it directly on the affected area. Repeat a few times daily.
• Another option is to rinse your mouth with aloe vera juice 3 or 4 times a day.

Follow either of these remedies daily until the pain and inflammation is gone.

2. Baking Soda

For treating a sore tongue, baking soda is also a good remedy. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe pain and inflammation.

• Mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda with a little water to make a paste. Apply it to the affected area for 1 minute, then rinse it off with warm water.
• You can also mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water and use the solution as a mouth rinse several times a day.

Use either of these remedies 3 or 4 times daily until you get rid of the problem.