Tongue burned by boiling water, first need to reduce the heat, and then in the local use of some drugs to promote mucosal recovery, such as rehabilitation of new liquid for treatment, usually can be quickly recovered. Whenever your tongue is scalded by boiling water, you should first rinse it with running water to take away the heat and prevent the burn from getting worse. If it is not convenient, you can also use a towel wrapped in an ice pack to apply cold compresses intermittently. If the burn is relatively minor, only the redness and swelling of the tongue papilla, you can leave it untreated for the time being, and the mucous membrane can usually recover on its own in about seven days. If the burn is more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, can be used under the guidance of the physician to promote the recovery of the mucosa of some local drugs. Commonly used drugs are rehabilitation of new liquid, or recombinant bovine alkaline growth factor, etc., can play a good role in the recovery of the tongue mucosa.