Sodium is a chemical element with symbol Na (from Latin natrium) and atomic number 11. It is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal. Sodium is an alkali metal, being in group 1 of the periodic table, because it has a single electron in its outer shell that it readily donates, creating a positively charged ionâthe Na + cation.
Treatment for swollen taste buds. The key to effectively treat inflamed taste buds is to know the real cause of the swelling. If the condition is caused by irritation or reaction to something you ate or drank, such as spicy or salty foods and alcoholic beverages, the swelling will heal on its own with time.
1 Food Allergies. 2  Eating foods that you are allergic too or are too acidic can also inflame the taste buds. 3  Some common examples include grapefruits, lemons, seafood and sauces. 4  Mouth Infection. 5  If someone has a mouth infection or ulcer, they will have a greatly increased risk of developing inflamed taste buds.