Tongue is called the mirror of the stomach, it can prove to be a key factor in determining many conditions and overall health of the body. The healthy tongue is free of any discomfort such as pain , stinging, burning, swelling or numbness. Analyzing the patient’s tongue is therefore a very useful starting point in most treatments.
Dr K. S Gopi recomended homeopathic medicines for tongue diseases
- Alumen 30 – Tongue, dry , black with burning pain in the evening. A dry, black tongue with burning pain in the evening can indicate dehydration or a specific health condition. This symptom often arises from a lack of adequate hydration, but it could also be a sign of an underlying medical issue such as a gastrointestinal disorder or a side effect of certain medications.
- Antimonum Crudum 30- Thickly coated , white tongue as if white washed. A thickly coated, white tongue, resembling a white wash, is often a sign of oral thrush or other fungal infections. It can also indicate a buildup of bacteria or debris due to poor oral hygiene, dehydration, or mouth breathing.
- Apis Mel 30– Swelling of the tongue with inflammation. Swelling of the tongue, known as tongue edema, can be caused by a variety of factors such as allergic reactions, infections, trauma, or underlying medical conditions.
- Argentum Nitricum 30 – Tip of the tongue painful. Bleeding from papillae of tongue
- Arsenicum Alb 30 – Tongue blackish or bluish and cracked. A blackish or bluish and cracked tongue can indicate a severe form of dehydration or a circulatory problem. It may also be a symptom of a nutritional deficiency or a result of certain medications or treatments.
- Aurum Met 30 – Cancer of tongue
- Aurum Mur 30– Tongue hard like leather. A tongue that feels hard like leather can be a symptom of severe dehydration, chronic inflammation, or a manifestation of certain systemic diseases. It’s important to consult a healthcare provider for a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
- Aurum Tryph 30- Cracked, painful and bleeding tongue
- Benzoic Acid 30- Swelling and ulceration of the tongue. Ulceration of the tongue can be caused by various factors, including oral trauma, stress, nutritional deficiencies, infections, or autoimmune conditions. Persistent or recurrent ulcers require medical evaluation to rule out more serious conditions like oral cancer.
- Borax 30– Aphthae.White fungus like growth in the mouth and tongue. Leucoplakia. A white, fungus-like growth in the mouth and on the tongue typically indicates an oral yeast infection, such as oral thrush. It’s commonly seen in individuals with weakened immune systems, those using antibiotics or steroids, or in cases of poor oral hygiene.
- Bryonia Alba 30– Dry tongue
- Bufo Rana 30– Bluish black tongue with cracks
- Cantharis 30– Burning blisters on tongue. Burning blisters on the tongue can be caused by oral trauma, acidic or spicy foods, stress, hormonal changes, or certain medical conditions like herpes simplex virus.
- Causticum 200– Paralysis of tongue resulting in stammering
- Colchicum Autumnale 30– Sensibility of the tongue is lost. Loss of sensibility in the tongue can be due to nerve damage, neurological disorders, or local factors like trauma or infections.
- Condurango 30– Painful cracks
- Crotalus Hor 30– Tongue swollen to nearly twice the normal size, cannot speak a word
- Cuprum Met 30, Lachesis 200- Constant protrusion of and retraction of the tongue like a snake. Constant protrusion and retraction of the tongue, resembling a snake’s movement, can be a sign of neurological disorders or a side effect of certain medications, particularly antipsychotic drugs
- Galium Aparine 30– Nodulated tumors of the tongue
- Graphites 30– Burning blisters on the tongue
- Guaco 30– Paralysis of the tongue
- Hydrastis Canadensis 30-Dirty yellow and moist tongue
- Kali Mur 30– Tongue is coated white or there is a grey coating at the base of the tongue
- Kali Cynate 200– Cancer of the tongue with agonizing neuralgia. Ulcer of the tongue with indurated edges
- Lathyrus Sat. 30-Burning pain at the tip of the tongue with tingling and numbness
- Lithium Mur 30-Numbness of the tongue
- Lycopodium 30-Ulcers on the tongue
- Mercurius Sol 30-Furrow in the middle of the tongue.A tumor under the tongue. Inflammation of the tongue
- Natrum Phos 30-Blisters on the tip of the tongue.Moist coating on the tongue
- Natrum Mur 30-Blisters on the tip of the tongue
- Oleander 30-Parched tongue
- Piper Nigrum 30-Cramps in the tongue and heaviness of the tongue
- Podophyllum 30-Coated tongue
- Pulsatilla Nig. 30-Tongue dry without thirst
- Ptelea Tri. 30– Red and prominent papillae of the tongue. Red and prominent papillae on the tongue, often described as a “strawberry tongue,” can indicate conditions like vitamin deficiencies, scarlet fever, or allergic reactions.
- Ranunculuc Sl 30-Peeling and cracking of tongue
- Rhus Tox 30– Triangular red tip. A triangular red tip on the tongue can be a sign of a nutrient deficiency, such as a lack of folic acid or vitamin B, or it might indicate an underlying health condition like a hormonal imbalance.
- Ruta Graveolens 30– Cramps of the tongue
- Sanicula aqua 30- Ringworm on the tongue. Ringworm on the tongue, a rare occurrence, is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes. It’s typically a sign of a broader systemic fungal infection or a compromised immune system.
- Sempervivum tect 30-Malignant ulcers of the tongue. Cancer of mouth and tongue
- Sulphuric Acid 30– Ulcers on inflamed tongue
- Taraxcum Off. 30-Tongue mapped, covered with a white film, feels raw, comes off in patches. Red sensitive spots on tongue
- Thuja Occ 200– A cyst under the tongue. White painful blisters close to the root of the tongue. Biting of the tongue
- Veratrum Viride 30-Tongue white or yellow with a red streak in the middle
- Viburnum Prun.30– Cancer of tongue
Dr Vikas Sharma recomended homeopathic medicines for tongue diseases
- Merc Sol – Top Grade Medicine for Mapped Tongue (dark spots along with redness of tongue)
- Natrum Mur – For Red Patches on Tongue with Dryness (peculiar sensation of hair on the tongue may be present, front of the tongue is clean and the back of the tongue is coated
- Taraxacum -For Dark Red Spots on Tongue (sensitive and tender. Tongue is coated white)
- Lachesis – Mapped Tongue with Cracks at the Tip of Tongue (swollen and inflamed along with blisters on it. It may be dry in the centre)
- Ranunculus Sceleratus – with Rawness, Smarting or Burning Sensation (sides of the tongue have island-like denuded spots while the rest of the tongue is thickly coated)
