Inhaling the vapors of turpentine oil relieves respiratory congestion. It's also rubbed on skin to relieve pain. It's an essential oil used for a wide variety of ailments. You may be eating it and not even know it. Distilled turpentine oil is commonly used as a food flavoring. It's us... Read More

So what's a fellow to do for a black hairy tongue? Women get it too, but it's more common in men. Sergio Gandolfo, Crispian Scully, & Marco Carrozzo (Oral Medicine, 2006) wrote ... "Improve oral hygiene; discontinue any drugs responsible; brush tongue (in evenings); suck dry peach stone." ... Read More

There are multiple causes of black hairy tongue (lingua villosa nigra) … poor oral hygiene / dry mouth / mouth breathing / general debilitation / oxygenating or oxidizing mouthwash / soft, non-abrasive food / fasting / tobacco chewing or smoking / betel chewing / drug abuse (alcohol, crack coca... Read More

Here are some more causes of black hairy tongue (lingua villosa nigra) … 5) Mouthwashes containing OXYGENATING agents can cause a black hairy tongue. Excessive use of hydrogen peroxide is a case in point. Chronic use can have other side effects besides a blackened tongue, including mouth ... Read More

Here are some more causes of black hairy tongue (lingua villosa nigra) … 3) Bismuth can cause a black tongue. Natural sulfur in the mouth combines with bismuth to form black-colored bismuth sulfide. The most common bismuth drug is bismuth subsalicylate, e.g. Pepto-Bismol. Doctors somet... Read More