8 Home Remedies For Sore Throat

“Pharyngitis” which is a medical term of sore throat is the swelling pain in the back of the throat which is located primarily around the tonsils. Sore throat is actually caused by cold and flu, but along with that it is also caused by allergy especially due to the change in water, when one travels from one place to another.

The sore throat makes it hard to talk and swallow food. These infections are mainly caused by the viral and bacterial infections. Other reasons for this sore throat are smoking, cancer, food allergy, shouting, coughing, mouth breathing, dry hair and inflated tonsils.

A sore throat is an annoying illness. Moreover, it can be a symptom of serious illness as well. It can lead to cold, stuffy nose, bacterial throat infection, etc. It is necessary to take medical treatment because untreated throat can lead to scarlet fever.

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8 Best Home Remedies For Sore Throat

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Use of Salt Water Gargle

Salt water gargle is considered as a fast and effective sore throat relief. It is necessary to clear phlegm which can be done with salt, which is considered to act like a mild antiseptic. Gargling with a baking soda solution will also help to heal the sore throat problem.

In this case smoking should be avoided. A lot of problems are invited by smoking. Moreover, smoking cigarette also irritates the lining of the throat.

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Use Of Honey

Honey is having antibacterial properties, which plays an important role in healing the sore throat problem speedily. It draws water out of inflamed tissue which again reduces the discomfort and swelling. Also, increasing and improving the immune system by good nutrition, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, minerals like zinc plays an important role in improving the immune system.

Moreover, cooking with garlic, mushrooms will also increase the nutrition’s which will further improve the immune system.

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Use Of Tamarind

Tamarind is also a nice home remedy to heal a sore throat. Extract of tamarind after mixing with water can be used to gargle for a few minutes.

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Use Of Echinacea

Echinacea also consists of both antibacterial and antiviral properties. This important property of Echinacea helps to heal this sore throat problem.

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Use Of Lemon

Sore throat can also be relieved through combining hot lemonade with honey.

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Use Vitamin- C

Consume vitamin C three times a day. As this vitamin helps in fighting off infections and improving the immune system. This vitamin also heals the sore throat, which is caused by flu, cold or strep.

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Use of Vinegar

 

Because of the antibacterial properties, Apple cider vinegar plays a role in healing the sore throat. So, these are home remedies for sore throat, if a sore throat lasts more than a few days, then it is necessary to consult a doctor. Many a times sore throats caused by viruses as well as bacterial infections and that can be cleaned by antibiotics only.

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Use Of Tulsi Tea

Tulsi leaves are a very natural remedy for the cure of sore throat. Use Tulsi leaves in your tea and it will give you instant relief from your sore throat.