Home Remedies For Sore Throat

Sore throat, pain, or irritation in the throat occur due to infections, or by environmental factors like dry air. Although a sore throat can be uncomfortable, it’ll usually go away on its own. It’s advisable to try simple home remedies to get relief before reaching out for the OTC medicines.

Home Remedies for Sore Throat

Ginger Lemon Honey Tea

Homemade Sore Throat Tea Remedy-Ginger Lemon Honey Tea.  Soothing, comforting, and warming. This is the best tea for sore throat, it’s so simple and easy, requiring only 3 ingredients -ginger, honey, and lemon juice.

Grate fresh ginger and simmer it in hot water. Add lemon and some honey. You may also add fresh black pepper for that peppery feel in the throat. Honey coats the throat and is very soothing and also acts as a natural antibiotic. It is actually one of the oldest known antibiotics, going all the way back to ancient Ayurveda time.

Salt Water Gargle

Gargling with warm salt water helps kill bacteria in the throat. It helps to soothe a sore throat and break down secretions. You can make a saltwater solution with a half-teaspoon of salt in a full glass of lukewarm water. Gargle it twice a day to get relief faster and to help in reducing swelling and keeping the throat clean.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Sore Throat

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) because of its acidic nature, can be used to help break down mucus in the throat and stop bacteria from spreading. Try diluting 1 to 2 tablespoons of ACV in one cup of water and gargle with it. Then take a small sip of the mixture and repeat the whole process one to two times per hour. Make sure to drink lots of water in between the gargling sessions.

Home Remedies to Relieve Throat Pain or Dry Throat

Various natural sore throat remedies can be used at home to help soothe sore throat pain and other symptoms. Some of these may include, drinking warm liquids with honey and lemon juice or gargling with salt water, gargling baking soda mixed with saltwater, drinking Chamomile tea, hot soups, and you may find some new ones too, such as diluted peppermint oil sprays, or Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like lozenges or numbing sprays can also provide relief. Other potential sore throat soothers include eucalyptus, which you’ll likely find in natural throat lozenges and cough syrups.

Try these Herbs for Sore Throat

Marshmallow root

Marshmallow root coats and soothes a sore throat as they contain a mucus-like substance. Simply add some of the dried roots to a cup of boiling water to make tea. Sipping the tea two to three times a day may help ease throat pain.

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Licorice root

Licorice root has long been used to treat sore throats when mixed with water to create a solution for gargling. You can gargle with it, chew a piece of licorice root, or drink licorice tea.

Slippery elm

Also known as Indian elm, moose elm, and sweet elm, slippery elm is believed to help coat the throat. It is considered a demulcent, which means it can help relieve irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.

• Slippery elm can be particularly effective when used in a lozenge as it can help prolong the pain-relieving effects.
• It may also be taken as a tea.

When you have a sore throat it’s important to stay hydrated!

When you are sick with a sore throat, staying hydrated can help ease congestion, thin mucus secretions, and keep the throat moist.

Just like drinking hot tea, hot soup can be soothing on a sore throat and can help thin sinus mucus. Moreover, if your sore throat is accompanied by a fever, you may become dehydrated, so you need to replenish lost fluids. Cold ice water can help soothe the throat, as can hot beverages. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks such as coffee or colas, because they can dehydrate you.

You also can take a long, steamy shower. The moist air can help soothe your swollen sore throat, and may help if you are hoarse.

Last but not the least, Rest!

Sleep is important in the recovery process as it helps the body’s immune system fight off viruses and bacteria that can cause a sore throat.