Kitchen Remedies for Cure of Sore Throat
July 1, 2009
Most of the sore throat problems occurs due to viral problem and hardly responds against antibiotics. In some specific cases, sore throat problems occur due to mouth breathing, dry air, or due to sudden changes in climate. Streptococcal infection in the throat is another major reason of sore throat.
It is better to consult a doctor in case of sore throat problem, however, the use of kitchen remedies help in faster recovery of the problem along with medication.
In general, rest and intake of fluids are of great helps in treatment of sore throat. Adequate consumption of fluid helps in curing the infection from the health system by natural wash. Sipping normal water in every 10 minutes interval would provide comfort.
Frequent gargling with salt water is a great remedy to comfort the scorching sensation in throat; it also cleans pharynx and keep immunity system strong and healthy.
Alternatively, you can gargle with one tablespoon apple cider vinegar treated water; the antibacterial nature of apple cider vinegar would kill the bacterial infection efficiently. However, do not forget to rinse your mouth well after the gargling session otherwise apple cider vinegar may damage your teeth enamel.
Chives and scallions are useful home remedies for sore throat problem and these ingredients need to be shimmered in water for 5-6 minutes before you drink the water as herbal tea.
Consumption of beets and figs are effective in treatment of sore throat. Alternatively, clove powder and oil are very efficient remedies for treatment of sore throat.
Horseradish herb is an excellent herbal remedy for sore throat and upper respiratory tract infections; however, a decoction of this herb needs to be made for gargling to cure the problem of sore throat.
You should make a decoction with powdered cinnamon, one tablespoon of honey, and a pinch of ground pepper; consumption of this herbal decoction would help in curing the problem of sore throat efficiently. The sore throat patient is advised to consume this herbal decoction 2-3 times a day to solve the issue.
Garlic is an efficient herbal remedy for sore throat for its natural antiseptic quality; it is wise to consume it in the form of herbal tea. Herbal tea made with Fenugreek seeds’ decoction would work efficiently for the treatment of sore throat problem.
An herbal combination made of honey, lemon juice and black pepper needs to be licked slowly, and this herbal medicine provides comfortable relief from the problem of sore throat.
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