Natural Cures For A Sore Throat
- Thursday, December 17, 2009, 5:07
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A sore throat is caused when the tissues of the throat lining are inflamed such as those of the larynx, pharynx or the tonsils. It can be a very painful condition and can make talking or swallowing food difficult tasks.
There are various medications available for treatment of sore throat, but natural cures are the most effective.
Natural cures for sore throat:
Gargles:
Salt water gargles are by far the best natural remedies for combating a sore throat. Take a glass of warm water and add about ½ tsp of salt to it. Stir well and gargle. You can also add ginger and peppercorns to hot water along with salt and gargle.
Ginger:
This is one of the most versatile herbs and can be used for treating sore throat naturally. You can simply take a small piece of ginger and rub salt all over it and suck on it to get relief or brew a steaming cup of ginger tea. For this, you need to take a small piece of ginger about ½ inches in size and crush it. Add it to boiling water along with 3-4 peppercorns. Sweeten this with honey and sip slowly.
Hot beverages:
All hot beverages such as tea and coffee provide some relief from sore throat. They act like compresses for the inflamed tissues of the throat and soothe them. You can also drink hot water at regular intervals to get relief from your condition. If you cannot stand the taste of bland water, try adding ½ tsp of lime juice to it. Adding a pinch of salt to your tea will also help soothe a sore throat.
Eggs:
Half boil an egg and add salt and pepper powder to it. Eat the yolk while the egg is still hot. This is an excellent remedy that provides instant relief from soreness of the throat.
Garlic and turmeric:
Take a cup of milk and add ½ tsp of turmeric and 1 clove of garlic to it. Boil this and drink before going to bed. You can add ½ tsp of turmeric powder to hot water and use it to gargle. Garlic soup is also very effective in healing a sore throat and should be had at least twice a day.
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