HOME REMIDIES FOR SORE THROAT

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• Sore throat means pain, itchiness, or irritation in the throat. 
• It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty in swollen food and liquids. 
• Sore throat still painful and may prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. 
• Fortunately, people can use home remedies to soothe the pain and irritation.

Honey

• Honey mixed in tea or taken on its own is a common home remedy for a sore throat. 
• Studies show that honey was even more effective at taming nighttime coughs than common cough suppressants. 
• Study shows that honey is effective in wound healer, and may help in fast healing for sore throats.

Saltwater

• Gargling with salt water can soothe sore throat pain and break down secretions also help to kill bacteria in the throat. 
• Make a saltwater solution with a half-teaspoon of salt in a full glass of lukewarm water. 
• Gargle with this solution helps to reduce swelling and keep the throat clean. 
• This should be done every day or two to three times a day.

Chamomile tea

• Chamomile tea naturally soothes the throat. It has long been used for soothing a sore throat. 
• It is often used for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and astringent properties. 
• The study showed that inhaling chamomile steam relieves symptoms of a cold, including a sore throat. 
• Drinking chamomile tea can offer the same benefit. 
• It can also stimulate the immune system to help the body fight off the infection that caused a sore throat.

Peppermint

• Peppermint is known for its ability to freshen breath and remove bad breath. 
• Peppermint oil sprays may relieve sore throats. 
• Peppermint contains menthol which helps in thinning the mucus in the throat and calms sore throats and coughs. 
• Peppermint has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties, which may encourage healing. 
• Never use an essential oil like peppermint oil without mixing them with a carrier oil such as olive oil, sweet almond oil, or coconut oil. 

Baking soda gargle

• Gargling with baking soda mixed with salt water can relieve sore throat pain. Gargling with this solution can kill bacteria and prevent yeast and fungi growth.

Fenugreek

• Fenugreek has many health benefits. It is available in many forms. 
• People can eat fenugreek seed or use topical oil, drink fenugreek oil. 
• Tea with fenugreek seed is a natural remedy for sore throats.
• Some studies show that fenugreek has healing powers. 
• It acts as pain relief and kills bacteria that cause irritation or inflammation. 
• Fenugreek also has antifungal properties.

Marshmallow root

• Marshmallow root contains a mucus-like substance that coats and soothes a sore throat. 
• Add some dried root to a cup of boiling water to make tea. 
• Sipping the tea two to three times a day eases throat pain.

Licorice root

• Licorice root used to treat sore throats. 
• Study shows it is effective when mixed with water to create a solution for gargling. 
• However pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid this remedy.

Slippery elm

• Slippery elm has a mucus-like substance. 
• With water, it forms a slick gel that coats and soothes the throat. 
• It is a traditional remedy for sore throat. 
• According to the, it also decreases the absorption of other medications.

Apple cider vinegar

• Apple cider vinegar has much natural antibacterial use. Many studies show its antimicrobial effects in fighting infections. It is acidic in nature it can be used to break down mucus in the throat and stop bacteria from spreading.
• In sore throat take 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in one cup of water and gargle with it.
• There are many different ways of using ACV to treat sore throats, depending on the severity of the illness and also the body’s sensitivity to vinegar. 

Garlic

• Garlic contains natural antibacterial properties. 
• It contains allicin, an organosulfur compound capable to fight off infections.
• Intake of garlic supplement on regular days can help to prevent the common cold virus.
• Adding fresh garlic to the diet gives antimicrobial properties. 

Cayenne pepper or hot sauce

• It is used as a pain reliever. 
• Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin a natural compound that is known for blocking pain receptors. 
• Cayenne mixed with lukewarm water and honey subsides sore throat pain. 
• The initial burning sensation is a common symptom of cayenne pepper.
• Avoid Cayenne intake should if people have open sores in the mouth.