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Home Remedies for Sore Throat

Sore Throat

Sore throat is a microbial infection, which occurs due to the infection caused by certain fungi, virus or streptococcal bacteria. Sore throat occurs due to strained vocal cords, cold or strep throat. Environmental factors also play a certain role in the occurrence of this painful condition. It is characterized by hoarse, sick or scratchy throat, throat inflammation and difficulty in speaking.

Some of the major symptoms of sore throat include the following:

  • Throat Pain
  • Throat inflammation
  • Inflammed tonsil glands
  • Whooping cough
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Earache
  • Fever
  • Difficulty in swallowing

Besides these, there are many other painful symptoms, which make the patients feel extremely uncomfortable.

Useful Home Remedies for Sore Throat

1. Llicorice Root

Mix licorice roots with water and form a solution. Gargling with the solution provides relief from the soreness eases the pain and diminishes the coughing. It is a wonderful remedy for sore throat.

2. Slippery Elm

Slippery elm possesses substance like mucous in it. When slippery elm is mixed with water, a slick gel is formed with forms a coating and provides a soothing feeling. Put boiled water on the gel. Stir it thoroughly and drink the mixture. Slippery elm lozenges are also available in the market, which may also provide relief in this situation.

3. Honey

Honey mixed with tea also works wonderfully against throat soreness. It is a wonderful suppressant of cough and provides relief from respiratory ailments.

4. Salt Water Solution

Add a pinch of salt in a glass of warm water and drink it. This helps to kill the microorganisms and provides relief from the sore throat considerably.

5. Marshmallow Root (KHATMI IN SANSKRIT)

Put the dried roots to a cup of boiling water. And drink the mixture in the form of a tea. This solution is an effective home remedy for sore throat, which diminishes pain and eases the soreness.

6. Peppermint

Sprinkle some peppermint in the spray solution. Peppermint has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral characteristics. These encourage wound healing.

Tips

  1. Drink lots of fluid
  2. Grab enough rest

These are some of the wonderful home remedies to reduce inflammation, ease out the pain and get rid of sore throat condition !!

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