home remedies for sore throat
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OVERVIEWEveryone in their lives has likelyexperienced sore throat through itssymptoms like scratching, burning, itching,especially if they’re accompanied by othersymptoms of a cold or a more serious
virus.Sore throat are often caused by Allergies,dry air, and outdoor pollution, as well asillnesses like the common cold, flu,measles, chickenpox, etc [1][2]. Theseillnesses are all viral infections that will notrespond to antibiotics[3]. That meansantibiotics won’t help. There is good newsthat we don’t need to run to the doctor tofind relief.Here are 20 remedies from homemadematerials to fight against sore throatswhen they set in.
Top 20 remedies to fight against sore throats
1. Salt Water2. Honey3. Licorice Root4. Slippery Elm5. Peppermint6. Marshmallow Root7. Lemon and water8. Ginger, Honey, and Lemon in Water9. Hot sauce and water10. Sage and Water11. Clove Tea12. Tomato Juice13. Green Tea14. Goldenseal and Water15. Echinacea and Water16. Steam It Out17. Rest and Take It Easy18. Garlic19. Baking Soda20. Pomegranate
1. Salt water
Salt water is reckoned as one of the simplestand most effective home remedies for sorethroat, which has been used for a longtime[4][5].• Warm salt water can help soothe a sore
throat and break down secretions.• A half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm
water is recommended for reducingswelling and keep the throat clean.
2. Honey
• Drink tea or warm lemon water mixed with honey is a time-honored way to soothe a sore throat.
• 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of honey at bedtime help reduce cough and improve sleep, too
• Besides, honey is also used to treat various health and beauty problems, including Home Remedies for Cough and How to Get Rid of Blemishes.
3. Licorice Root
Licorice root has long been used as a usefultreatment in home remedies for sore throats.It is effective when you mix it with water tocreate a gargle solution.Licorice Root tea is also the secret to anysore throat tea. The infusion is intenselysweet and creates a viscous coat to soothesore throats.
4. Slippery Elm
Do not forget to try slippery elm when yourcondition of sore throat becomes worse sincethis plant makes such a great treatment forsore throat. When you mix it with water, thismucus-like substance in it forms a slick gelthat coats and soothes. To use, pour boilingwater over powdered bark, stir, and drink. Youmay also find slippery elm lozenges that willhelp.
5. Peppermint
Due to the content of menthol, peppermintcan be a great companion in home remediesfor sore throat[9]. Specifically, sprayscontaining peppermint oil may relieve sorethroats, which helps thin mucus and calmsore throats and coughs more than aplacebo. Read more: Home Remedies forMigraines.
6. Marshmallow Root
Like slippery elm, marshmallow root isanother treatment for sore throat, whichcontains a mucus-like substance that coatsand soothes a sore throat. You can addsome of the dried root to a cup of boilingwater to make tea. Sipping the tea two tothree times a day may help ease throat pain.
7. Lemon and Water
A mixture of one teaspoon of lemon juiceand one cup of water will be a good homeremedy for sore throat. A hostile (acidic)environment for viruses and bacteria will becreated and it also help shrink swollen throattissue[10].Learn more about other benefits of lemonat Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus.
8. Ginger, Honey, and Lemon in Water
Sometimes, all we need for a perfect homeremedy for sore throat are one teaspoon ofeach powdered ginger and honey, ½ cup ofhot water, and the juice of ½ squeezedlemon. Add ginger, lemon juice, honey, andgargle into hot water, then stir it up. Thishome remedy is simple and effective. Honeycoats the throat and has mild antibacterialproperties.
9. Hot sauce & Water
Pain and inflammation will be alleviated bythis capsicum in hot peppers. Five shakes ofground cayenne pepper (or hot sauce) and acup hot water for sore throat. Try this gargleevery 15 minutes and see how it works. It willburn but this can be the simplest and fastestchoice.
10. Sage & Water
By mixing 1 teaspoon sage, ½ teaspoonalum, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3/8 cup vinegar,and 1/8 cup of water, we will have atraditional home remedy for sore throat. Indetail, sage and water can soothe a sorethroat, ease painful a swollen nasalpassages.
11. Clove tea
Do not miss the clove tea since it will helpyou a lot with a home remedy for sore throat.Pour hot water into 1 to 3 teaspoons ofpowdered or ground cloves, mix it up andgargle. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatoryproperties in cloves will help soothe and heala sore throat.
12. Tomato Juice
A mixture of ½ cup tomato juice and ½ cup ofhot water, plus 10 drops hot pepper saucewill be a temporary remedy to relieve sorethroat. With the antioxidant properties oflycopene, sore throat can be soothed faster.
13. Green Tea
Nothing more to say about this. Green tea isalways the most natural and effectiveremedy for sore throar and really good forhealth. Brew a cup, make alittle extra andgargle with it, bacteria will be killed. Yourthroat may be harboring.
14. Goldenseal & Water
Add ½ teaspoon goldenseal tincture into 8ounces water, we will have a good mixture.Gargle it, the viruses and bacteria will bekilled because it soothes inflamed throattissue.
15. Echinacea & Water
When it comes to home remedies for sorethroat, echinacea will never let you down.Add 2 teaspoons tincture of Echinacea to 1cup of water, gargle this mixture 3 times aday. Herbal viruses will be killed and theimmune system will be boosted to fight theinfection.
16. Steam It Out
Steam tent is one old-fashioned remedy forsore throat or a cold — sitting with your faceover a bowl of steaming hot water and yourhead covered with a towel to keep the steamin. Adding 1 to 2 drops eucalyptus oil can besoothing. Several scientific studies haveshown that steaming can actually shortenthe duration of a throat infection.
17. Rest & Take it easy
Common sense dictates staying in bed or at leastresting when a sore throat’s got you down.Taking it easy leaves more energy to fight theinfection. If your sore throat doesn’t requiremedical attention, rest will help get you back onthe road to recovery.Remember that not every sore throat will goaway on its own. If you experience severe painwhen swallowing, develop a high fever, or beginvomiting or feeling nauseous, you may want toconsult your doctor. Your sore throat mayactually be a sign of a bigger problem.
18. Garlic
Garlic might prevent you from having a greatconversation with anyone due to its smell, butyou cannot skip it, especially if you want toknow how to get rid of a sore throat. It is one ofthe best natural home remedies for sore throatthanks to the presence of allicin. This compoundin garlic is very powerful to eliminate bacteriacausing sore throat.For the best result, you had better suck garlicpieces for a while. If possible, try to crush themwith your teeth so that the compound allicin ingarlic has a chance to go out and do its jobs.
19. Baking soda
With antibacterial qualities, baking soda canremove nasties which concentrate in the throatand cause irritation. In addition, baking soda iscommonly used to deal with rashes or bug bitesas it has positive impacts on swollen tissues.This is very helpful for the case of sore throat. Allyou need for this sore throat relief are water, saltand baking soda.• Baking soda and salt (half a teaspoon for each)
should be mixed with warm water.• Use the mixture to gargle several times every
day until you feel better.
20. Pomegranate
Containing many antioxidants, pomegranate is asurprising home remedy for sore throat. Theseantioxidants play an important role in the fight againstinfections. They help you overcome the painful feelingand swelling caused by sore throat. You can consumeits juice on a regular basis to improve your overallhealth as well. Get pomegranate’s rinds and put themin water.• Boil them in about 15 minutes.• Then, you can consume the tea when it becomes
warm.• This method should be followed more than twice per
day to get the best result.
