Burning Sensation: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Home Remedies for Relief

Burning Sensation: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Home Remedies for Relief

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Home Remedies >> Burning Sensation (Skin)



Written and Reviewed By :
Dr. Riddhi P. Sardhara.



Causes of Burning Sensation

A burning sensation can result from various underlying conditions, including:

  • Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, or vitamin deficiencies.

  • External factors like insect bites, allergies, skin irritation, or burns.

  • Skin disorders or dermatological conditions.

  • Nerve-related issues such as inflammation, compression, or infections.
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    Symptoms of Burning Sensation

  • A tingling, hot, or burning feeling on the skin or in any part of the body.

  • In some cases, it may coincide with menstrual cycles or seasonal changes.

  • The sensation is subjective and may vary from person to person.


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    Home Remedies for Burning Sensation (Skin)

  • Dissolve one cup of Epsom salt (Sendha Namak) in half a bucket of water and soak the affected area.
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  • Grind fresh basil leaves into a paste and apply it to the affected area.
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  • Mix one teaspoon of turmeric (Haldi) powder in a glass of water. Drink this three times a day.
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  • Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with two cups of water. Soak a cotton cloth in the solution and apply it to the affected skin.
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  • Apply fresh aloe vera (Ghritakumari) gel directly on the affected area.
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  • Blend fresh neem leaves with water to create a frothy paste. Apply to the skin, leave for 30 minutes, and rinse. Use once daily.
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  • Apply a paste made from sandalwood (Chandan) powder to soothe the skin.
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  • Eating grapes (Angoor) helps reduce internal heat and burning sensations.
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  • Mix the pulp of amla (Indian gooseberry) with sugar or jaggery. Take twice daily after meals to reduce body-wide burning sensations.
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  • If redness accompanies the burning and occurs during the daytime, apply a thin layer of clarified cow ghee to the area.
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  • To relieve burning on the scalp, apply a paste of Triphala or amla mixed with buttermilk during the day.
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  • In case of sunburn during summer, apply Sankhjeera powder mixed with rosewater to the skin.
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  • For facial burning and tanning, regularly apply a mix of rosewater and sandalwood powder.
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  • For burning sensations in the palms and feet, apply a mix of licorice root (Yastimadhu) and amla powder with cow ghee. Consuming licorice powder internally can also help alleviate symptoms.
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