The root of the tongue has a red raised flesh grain may be normal tongue papillae, if inflammation, you can usually use local antibacterial gargle solution, such as 0.1% ciprofloxacin solution, chlorhexidine solution and so on. 1. At the junction of the tongue body and the base of the tongue, which is between the two thirds and the posterior third of the tongue, there is a row of tongue papillae in this area, which is called the contour papillae, which is actually a kind of lymphoid follicular tissue, and the red raised granules at the base of the tongue usually refer to the contour papillae. Usually there are no symptoms, so there is no need to deal with it. 2. If there is obvious redness and swelling, papillitis of the tongue, you should eat less acid, spicy, hot and other stimulating foods, you can use topical antibacterial gargle, such as 0.1% ciprofloxacin solution, chlorhexidine solution and so on. But need to be used under the guidance of a doctor. Specific recommendations to consult a professional doctor.