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Alternative Therapies for Sore Throat

Posted by sanjay on Tuesday 28 Apr 2009

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Sore throats occur when the back of the throat becomes inflamed. Several different factors contribute to sore throats. They can result from swollen or inflamed tonsils, viral infections, or allergies. They can also accompany colds and coughs. Even yelling and shouting will cause the throat to become sore, as will the use of tobacco products.

Fortunately, sore throats are usually temporary conditions and will disappear on their own after a week or so. Several home remedies exist that will help lessen the pain of sore throats.

Home remedies for Sore Throat
We have some excellent home remedies to share that will cure your sore throat.

Add sage leaves to boiling water. Cool the mixture down, and then add honey and vinegar to improve the taste. Use this mixture to gargle; add 2 pieces of parsley, 1 tsp myrrh, and several cloves to boiling water. Use this mixture as a mouthwash; add 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice to hot water. Add a pinch of pepper and stir. Drink the resulting mixture three times each day.

Add cinnamon powder to boiled water and sweeten with hone. Drink this mixture for sore throat relief; add fenugreek leaves to boiling water. Use the resulting mixture as a gargle; chew garlic cloves topped with cayenne and honey to relieve the pain of sore throats; add chopped onion to 1 cup of honey. Take 1 tsp of this mixture every two hours.

Take Epsom salt baths; chew basil leaves or make a gargle by boiling them in water; chew mango bark; gargle with warm, salty water.

Useful tips
If your sore throat persists for a few days after trying the above remedies and it is accompanied by fever, visit your physician to ensure that you do not have a throat infection that requires medical attention.

Don’t smoke tobacco products. They can actually cause your throat to become sore; make sure you follow a diet rich in vitamin C or take supplements; if you are allergic to certain things, such as pet hair, mold, pollen, or certain food products, make sure you avoid those things; drink plenty of water each day (8 to 10 glasses).