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What cause burning on our tongue when we eat chilli or spicy thing?
Capsaicin is a substance- molecule which is present in chilli and other sipce, this Capsaicin produce burning sensation when get touch to skin.

Because of the burning sensation caused by capsaicin when it comes in contact with mucous membranes we feel chilli on tounge
To know more about Capsaicin see wiki

Now the question is which is the best way to get relief from this burning?

1. Drink Water
Drinking water may give temporary relief that may last for 1-2 mins. or till water touches your tongue. As Capsaicin is not water soluble it doesn't get remove from tongue surface.

2. Eat bread
Bread being rough in surface, scratches away many Capsaicin molecules and also distract nervous cells on tongue. But still not enough to give complete relief

3. Beer
Its said that drinking beer gives relief but only when drinking more in quantity as it numbs the sensing cell of tongue.

4. Applying Ice
Applying Ice also makes tongue cell numb and gives relief from burning sensation

5. Drink Milk
This the best and healthy way to get relief from chilli burning on tongue.
There's a protein found in milk called casein that acts like a detergent against capsaicin. It'll actually pull the capsaicin compounds away from the nerve receptor binding sites in your mouth. Drink at least a half cup, making sure you rinse your mouth well first.