Due to the infection of bacteria and yeast on the tongue; there is growth of hair on the tongue. Although, it is a temporary condition; it can be very annoying. Hairy tongue is also known as Lingua Villosa. Usually it is the result bad oral hygiene and at times prolonged medication. Too much imbibing of tea and coffee can also lead to hairy tongue. Excessive smoking and the chewing of tobacco also gives impetus to hairy tongue. Mouthwash is full of chemicals and so it may cause hairy tongue. This disease though; temporary it is very aggravating, as it hinders eating and drinking.

Boswellia is a very effective herbal treatment for hairy tongue. You would need to grind the stem bark of Boswellia dalzielii with alcohol. Boil this concoction and rinse your mouth three times daily with it. However, it is needless to say that the concoction needs to be cooled before gargling with it. Two months of gargling would suffice to get rid of hairy tongue. If you happen to be a passionate smoocher; then a hairy tongue would not do for obvious reasons. A similar herbal treatment for hairy tongue is by the use of Erigeron leaves. The way of using it is also similar. One month of gargling with it would kill all the bacteria.

Herbal medications come in an array of varieties. Chiefly, they are in liquid or capsule forms. The tablet form is also very effective; however, it slows down the recuperating procedure. However, that may be it is imperative that the herbs used are fresh. If it happens to be otherwise then the concerned herb would loose its potency. The efficacy of medication lies in the potency of the herb and if it is not there then the medication would be of no use. However, even if the medication does not work it would not give any side effect. The tincture made from herbs needs alcohol; however, nature has its own alcohol (mowha) and this is used in most herbal tinctures. Incidentally, the juice of freshly cut leaves of the Lantana plant is a very potent healer for cut and wounds. Besides it does not give the smarting effect that tincture of iodine gives. Palmetto is known for its bitter taste; however this bitter taste can be mellowed down by consuming it with tea or some juice.

Another potent tincture is goldenseal; however, this also tastes awful and needs to be imbibed with juice or tea. Coffee is not recommended at all as a blend with herbal tinctures. This is so because the caffeine in it does not agree with herbal tinctures. There is a herbal cure for practically every ailment. However, one should make a conscious effort to find the right source for apt guidance. Once you have found the right source of guidance; then it is very unlikely that you would go in for any other form of medication.