5 Herbs For Irritated Throat

Irritated throat can be a source of great discomfort and pain. It is a common problem and the main causes behind irritated throat are cold, cough, allergies, smoking, excessive drinking, upper respiratory diseases etc. Persistent irritation to throat or recurrent irritation which continues for a long time must not be ignored as it might be an indication of some other serious problem.

Mild throat irritation can be easily treated with the help of simple herbs that are available at home. In this feature we will discuss five such herbs that can provide immense relief to your throat irritation.

Best Herbs For Irritated Throat

Basil

Basil is available in multiple variants and all of them are very helpful for cases of irritated throat. Take 9-10 basil leaves and boil them in water for about five minutes until the leaves grow completely limp and water changes its colour to light green.

Add a spoon of honey to it and drink this water while its warm. You can also extract the juice of basil by crushing it with some water and having the juice. Chewing on basil leaves with a pinch of pepper is also considered beneficial for irritated throat. Just keep the basil in your mouth and chew it lightly to release the juices gradually.

Ginger

Ginger tea a great remedy for opening up the irritated throat. Boil some crushed ginger in the water and have it warm. You may also chew on ginger by coating a small piece of crushed ginger with honey.

Honey is anti-bacterial in nature and cleans the infection effectively. Adding lemon juice to your ginger tea increases the potency of ginger tea and shortens the duration of irritation by strengthening the immunity of your body.

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Raspberry Leaves

Gargling is recommended for irritated throat as it not only an effective way of washing off the infection but also lubricates the throat and minimises the friction and controlling the inflammation. Inflammation is the cause behind throat irritation.

However, it is very important that you use the right solution for gargling. Raspberry leaves are known to be very good if used for gargling. Take these leaves and boil them in the water for about fifteen minutes. Gargle with this water while it is still warm.

Turmeric

Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent which is not only used for speedy healing of the body and reducing the fever. You can use it in many different ways against an irritated throat. Grind some dry turmeric and add 1-2 spoons of it to warm milk.

Have it right before your bed and it will work the entire night while you sleep and give rest to your throat. You may also prepare a gargling solution of turmeric by adding 1-2 spoons of it to warm water along with a spoon of salt.

Garlic

The taste of garlic if taken raw is very undesirable and has a strong odour. However, it contains a compound called allicin which is anti-bacterial and provides relief from strep throat. Take a garlic clove and place it in your mouth.

Bite it lightly occasionally to release its juices in your mouth and let them flow into your throat as you swallow the saliva. You may even try drinking a spoon of garlic juice for the same effect.