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    Black Tongue problems: Home remedies to get rid of Black hairy tongue

    By Isreal Olabanji DST RNAugust 18, 2021Updated:August 18, 2021No Comments5 Mins Read
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    Table Of Contents
      • Causes of black hairy tongue
      • Symptoms of black hairy tongue
      • Home treatment for black hairy tongue
      • Neem
      • Pineapple juice
      • Aloe vera
      • Cinnamon
      • Garlic
        • Conclusion
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    The most successful home treatment of black hairy tongue includes neem, Aloe vera, eating pineapple, Garlic, and tongue cleaning. Learn more remedies to use.

    Science also confirms the successful treatment at home by using baking soda, mouth rinses, eating pineapple, sucking on a peach stone and chewing gum.

    First, before I list all the remedies and natural treatment let us understand what causes this black tongue and the symptoms that may emerge.

    Causes of black hairy tongue

    The most common causes of black hairy tongue are something called hyperpigmentation of tongue. This can trigger black spots on tongue.

    Also, It is could be genetic in your family. The other causes are if you take Iron supplements you can have black tongue itself can be quoted black, some kind of allergic reaction to some food for some medicines can also cause black hairy tongue.

    Even if you are anemic you might have black spots on tongue. The rare causes which cause black tongue are something called oral fibroma, these are nothing but small raised black bumps which you see in your tongue, you can feel it whenever you're eating.

    Other causes are something called Hairy leukoplakia which can happen due to very poor oral hygiene and which is accompanied by fungal infections and other courses like oral cancer can also produce black spots on tongue.

    Black tongue and black hairy tongue

    Symptoms of black hairy tongue

    Signs and symptoms of black hairy tongue include:

    • Black spots on tongue, although the color may be brown, tan, green, yellow or white
    • A hairy or furry may appear on your tongue
    • Altered taste or metallic taste in your mouth
    • You may have a mouth odor (halitosis)
    • Gagging or tickling sensation, if the overgrowth of the papillae is excessive

    Related reading: Home remedies to get rid of canker sores and promote healing.

    Home treatment for black hairy tongue

    So the treatment for such black tongue is basically cleaning of your tongue if it is a temporary stain in which has happened due to food and supplements, it can be cleaned with regular tongue cleaning and home remedies like Aloe vera, neem, Cinnamon, and Garlic.

    Neem

    Neem has been traditionally used in Ayurveda for oral health care. Commonly known in India as the Toothbrush Tree, Neem twigs are frequently used to clean the teeth. Modern science has validated the traditional uses of Neem supporting healthy gums, and on-going research confirms its efficacy. It is also available in toothpaste of various kinds.

    All you need to do is boil a few neem leaves with water in your kettle and pour the liquid inside a cup and rinse your mouth with it.

    Switch it around your mouth or gargle with neem water twice a day for a week and the black tongue will lighten over time.

    Pineapple juice

    Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. They may help boost the immune system and reduce bacteria that are trap in the black tongue.

    Just chew on some pineapple on a regular basis and you will notice the black tongue will start fading away.

    Black tongue and black hairy tongue

    Aloe vera

    Aloe vera is a plant species with several medicinal and nutritional uses. The plant has green, gel-filled leaves. Also, Many people use the gel to treat burns and wounds, and it is also available as juice.

    Aloe vera helps heal the scars and spots faster by improving the collagen structure within the scar. To remove the black spots on tongue, apply aloe vera gel on the black tongue or simply start consuming aloe vera juice.

    Cinnamon

    Cinnamon Helps Fight Bacterial and Fungal Infections. The antimicrobial effects of cinnamon may also help prevent tooth decay and reduce bad breath. According to a study.

    Take two cinnamon sticks and 4 buds of clove. Boil this in water and cool the water. Once cool, gargle with this liquid twice a day to reduce the black spots on tongue

    Garlic

    Garlic Contains Compounds With Potent Medicinal Properties. For thousands of years, garlic was believed to have medicinal properties. Science has now confirmed it.

    Rub a clove of garlic on the black hairy tongue for a minute. Repeat this daily for 2 weeks.

    Conclusion

    This kind of a black hairy tongue can be alarming to look at, however, it is quite harmless, painless and doesn't cause any health problems and most of the times resolve without resorting to any medical treatment.

    But when you are not able to clean black tongue, when you are in doubt it is always advisable to take professional help and take the right treatment to control the black hairy tongue.

     
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