Why Do Blood Blisters Develop on the Tongue?

Blood blisters on the tongue may be caused by a lack of trace elements or malnutrition, leading to decreased resistance and resulting in mouth ulcers. Deficiencies in trace elements such as zinc and iron, as well as folic acid, vitamin B12, and malnutrition, can all contribute to decreased resistance. When resistance is low, the mouth becomes susceptible to viruses and ulcers may develop. In traditional Chinese medicine, the formation of blood blisters and mouth ulcers is attributed to pathogenic heat.

Internal invasion of pathogenic heat, excessive consumption of spicy foods, mental stress, and dysfunction of visceral organs can all lead to an excess of internal heat. Prolonged illness, excessive exhaustion, and overwork can easily lead to imbalance of visceral organs and the generation of deficient heat due to yin and blood deficiency. If the blood blister is small and does not affect eating, it is best not to bite it and allow it to absorb slowly.

If the blood blister is large and absorbs slowly, it can be punctured with a disposable sterile syringe for bloodletting treatment, which will speed up wound healing. It is also acceptable to bite it yourself, but it is important to maintain oral hygiene and avoid wound infection. Honey contains adrenocortical hormone-like substances and bacteriostatics, which have strong antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and analgesic effects.

Applying honey to the area of the blood blister on the tongue is beneficial for the repair of oral mucosal epithelial cells and promotes healing of the ulcer surface. Besides applying honey, you can also rinse your mouth with honey water or drink it directly.