A sore throat can quickly ruin your days and nights it's so wrong.
Yes, we do not realize the number of times we swallow during the day.
It's only when you have a sore throat that you realize it.
No need to run to the pharmacy to buy medicine! Especially since they are ineffective and dangerous.
Fortunately, there are natural remedies to relieve your throat and avoid suffering for nothing.
I'm sure you'll be amazed at the effectiveness of these easy-to-do treatments.
Here are 22 simple and effective do-it-yourself sore throat remedies. They will help you soothe the pain naturally.
When your grandmother told you to gargle with salt water, she knew what she was talking about!
It's a very well-known old remedy. And it is also one of the simplest and most economical.
A sore throat is caused by inflammation of mucous membrane cells.
By gargling with salt water, you reduce inflammation, because the salt that absorbs the water in turn reduces the infected cells.
It also eliminates excess mucus and allows your nose, if it is blocked, to empty properly.
Ingredients
- 250ml lukewarm water
- ½ teaspoon of table salt
How to
Heat the water until it is lukewarm, but not hot. Add the salt and mix well. Gargle with the mixture. Repeat 3 times throughout the day if needed. No more, because you risk drying out healthy tissue and making things worse. Discover the remedy here.
This toddy relieves a sore throat, especially if a cold is the cause. Honey and lemon soothe the throat, while alcohol helps sleep.
Personally, I don't use alcohol, like my mother did for me when I was little.
Whether you put it on or not is up to you, but remember that consuming alcohol with a fever is not necessarily recommended.
Ingredients
- 30 ml of bourbon or whiskey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 120ml hot water
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 slice of fresh lemon (optional)
How to
If desired, pour the whiskey into a large mug. Add the honey and leave the spoon in the cup. Pour the hot water into the cup, making sure to melt the honey. Add the lemon juice and mix. Heat everything, but do not boil. Add the slice of lemon, and drink. Discover the remedy here.
Apple cider vinegar is probably one of the best remedies.
Unfortunately, the taste is not great (this is often the case with what heals us).
The high level of acidity kills bacteria quite effectively, and when mixed with honey, it also soothes a sore throat.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 cup of very hot water
How to
Mix apple cider vinegar with honey in very hot water. Drink it quickly while it's still hot!
Or, if you don't want to swallow it, put 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and add 1/2 cup of hot water. Gargle with 1 time per day. Discover the benefits of apple cider vinegar here.
Yes it may seem a little repulsive at first...
...but know that garlic is a super effective natural remedy that eliminates sore throat by making it deflate.
Allicin is a component of garlic that can kill angina bacteria and fight germs that cause pain and irritation.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh garlic clove, cut in half
How to
Place 1 piece of garlic in each cheek, and suck on it like a cough drop. Occasionally crush them with your teeth to release the allicin. Repeat the operation once a day until the symptoms disappear for it to be effective. Discover the benefits of garlic here.
Don't get carried away too quickly, I'm talking about the herb called marshmallow, or rather marshmallow root.
It was regularly used in previous centuries in Europe and North America. It contains mucilage which coats and soothes the mucous membranes in the throat.
Note that if you have diabetes, consult your doctor before using marshmallow root as it may lower your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried marshmallow root
- 1 cup boiling water
How to
Put a tablespoon of dried root in a cup and pour boiling water over it. Cover and steep for 30-60 minutes before straining and drinking.
Steam can relieve sore throats, especially those caused by dryness that prevents breathing.
No need to go to the sauna or steam room for this treatment.
You can use steam as a remedy without leaving the comfort of your home.
Ingredients
- 1 medium or large bowl
- enough hot water to half fill your bowl
- 1 bath towel
- eucalyptus essential oil (optional)
How to
Boil some water and pour it into your bowl. Lean over the bowl so you can fully inhale the steam (don't put your face on it). Put a towel over your head to create a kind of tent to keep the steam in. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil if you want to soothe your throat and clear your nose. You can also take a very hot shower (or bath) and enjoy the steam in the room.
Drinking hot water with cayenne pepper can give you quick relief from sore throat.
This is another one of those very old and super effective home remedies. It may seem strange, even counterproductive, to spice up a painful area... and yet.
Cayenne peppers (and other peppers) have a chemical compound called capsaicin that temporarily numbs pain, much like ibuprofen or aspirin.
This compound prevents the famous substance from transmitting pain signals to your brain. Thus, the discomfort of your sore throat decreases on contact with the pepper.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon of honey
How to
Put 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a cup of boiling water. Stir in the honey and wait for the mixture to cool down a bit before drinking. Drink it throughout the day, as needed. Stir frequently, as the chilli tends to stick together. If you are sensitive to spices, reduce the dose to 1/8 teaspoon.
Licorice root tea naturally relieves sore throat.
Its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling and irritation of the throat.
They also soothe the mucous membranes. You can buy herbal tea with licorice or prepare your own.
The recipe below has a few extra ingredients to make it taste more pleasant and soothing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dried licorice root
- about 40 g of cinnamon bark
- 2 tablespoons of cloves
- a handful of chamomile flowers
How to
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. The mixture can be stored in an airtight glass jar, away from light and heat. To prepare the herbal tea, mix 3 tablespoons of the mixture and 650 ml of cold water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat, simmering for 10 minutes. Pour into a tall mug through a strainer, sip and enjoy.
It's obvious, but it should not be overlooked.
When you take one of the grandmother's remedies, also remember to rest to increase the effectiveness.
Remember to drink water regularly and as much as possible.
What you need
- a comfortable place to snuggle up
- water, orange juice, herbal tea or whatever you want except alcohol and caffeine
How to
Take a good book or watch a good movie. The goal:to feel good, rest and drink, drink, drink!
Baking soda is considered one of the simplest home remedies for sore throats.
Why ? Because baking soda has antibacterial properties that kill germs. It also has a slightly alkaline pH which soothes irritation and works on swollen tissues in the throat.
Also mix it with a little salt (see remedy #1 for more details on salt) for greater effectiveness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of very hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
How to
Heat the water until it is piping hot. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon or a little less baking soda and mix. Test the temperature. Pour some liquid down your throat, let it sit for a while, then gargle. Do it 2 times in a row, 3 times a day.
The plants used in traditional Chinese medicine are also super effective.
Honeysuckle is one such plant. It is extremely effective in relieving coughs, sore throats and flu symptoms.
Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it fights germs in your immune system and prevents them from coming back.
In addition, it flushes out toxins from the blood and acts as an anti-inflammatory to reduce swelling of the mucous membranes in the throat. To take advantage of its benefits, just drink it as an herbal tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of honeysuckle flowers and leaves (preferably fresh)
- 1 liter of water
- a kettle
How to
If you are lucky enough to have a honeysuckle in your garden, harvest one cup of flowers and one cup of leaves. Otherwise, turn to a herbalist, a Chinese medicine specialist or the Internet. Once you have your leaves and flowers, simmer them in a liter of boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and add honey and/or lemon if desired.
Cloves have always been used especially in traditional Chinese medicine.
However, today, they are not used much except in case of toothache.
At one time, dentists often even used it as an anesthetic, and some still do today.
They contain eugenol which fights bacteria. Eugenol is a natural pain reliever and may also act as an antibacterial.
Chewing whole cloves slowly releases eugenol and soothes pain in the throat.
Ingredients
- several whole cloves
- a glass of water (optional, but you have to drink liquid anyway)
How to
Put a clove or two in your mouth and suck on them until they go soft. Then, chew as if it were gum. You can swallow them afterwards. You can do this as many times as you want or can. However, do not substitute cloves for clove oil, as this may cause stomach upset. Discover the benefits of cloves here.
Your parents may have used it to disinfect your little children's sores.
I don't know about you, but I hated hydrogen peroxide because it stung.
And yet, my mother was right, because it kills bacteria and cleans cuts to prevent infection.
It is therefore totally recommended as a gargle to disinfect the throat in case of pain.
Ingredients
- hydrogen peroxide 10 volumes
- some water
- a cup
How to
Pour a capful of hydrogen peroxide into your cup. Heat the water a little and dilute with a capful of this hot water. Gargle with it before spitting out the liquid. If you can't stand the taste, add a little honey.
We are all the same. Despite a good cold, we try to have the same life as when we are in great shape.
We go to work, to school, to sports, when we should stay quiet.
If you really must go outside, try to avoid fumes, exhaust fumes, pollution, even more than usual.
Why ? Because breathing these substances irritates the tissues of the throat which already have enough to do to defend themselves from the bacteria that attack them.
Lozenges help stimulate saliva, but avoid lozenges that contain a lot of sugar.
Also avoid caffeine and alcohol which can prevent our body from fighting infection and even prolong the harm.
Do your best to rest and remember to take care of yourself (or have someone else do it).
What you need
- 1 bell
- a good friend to take care of you
How to
Ring the bell and get served! :-)
Pomegranate has many health benefits. It is a real magic fruit.
It can help in many areas and in particular to fight infection thanks to the antioxidants and astringents it contains.
It is a substance that causes the tissues to contract, so it helps to reduce the swelling of the throat and decreases the pain.
You can use its properties in different ways, either by making a herbal tea and gargling or drinking it, or by drinking juice.
The herbal tea takes a little longer to make, so I suggest preparing the ingredients ahead of time so you don't have to do much on the day you're sick.
Ingredients
- 1 pomegranate
- 1 liter of water
- Or a bottle of pomegranate juice (organic if possible) without sugar
How to
To make the herbal tea, peel the pomegranate and collect its rinds. Boil them for 15 minutes in about 1 liter of water. Drink it, or gargle with it for at least 30 seconds. You can keep the barks and then dry them in an airtight jar away from light. That way you have it on hand the day you get sick. If you don't want to make this herbal tea, drink pomegranate juice at least 3 times a day and/or gargle with it.
Chamomile is a natural remedy that has been proven for decades against sore throats.
Its components kill bacteria and act as a natural pain reliever.
It also has antispasmodic properties (i.e. helps muscles relax) which can help you rest.
You will have understood, it is a miracle herb that will soothe the pain in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 chamomile tea bag
- 1 cup boiling water
How to
When the water boils, pour it into your cup and add the tea bag. Cover and leave to infuse for 10 mins. Add a little honey and lemon if desired. Drink as much as you want throughout the day.
Ginger has a fairly intense, even spicy flavor.
Ginger has always been known to relieve pain.
It is very effective as a remedy for colds, flu and sore throats.
It's also an expectorant, which means it helps loosen and expel mucus from your respiratory system, including that found in your throat.
It also stimulates circulation, increasing oxygen in the cells, eliminating toxins and speeding up the healing process.
To top it off, it acts as an anti-inflammatory and also fights bacteria.
To take advantage of all the benefits of ginger, drink it as a warm and soothing herbal tea. You can even grow it at home so you always have some on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh ginger root, about 5 cm long
- a sharp knife or peeler
- a cutting board
- 500 to 750 ml of water
- parchment paper
How to
Thoroughly wash the ginger root, then peel it. Slice it into small pieces, then place them on the cutting board, covering them with parchment paper. Crush them using the flat side of the knife. To go faster, you can also cut them into very small pieces after peeling the root. Boil the water over medium heat, then add the ginger. Simmer for 3-5 mins, then put in a mug to enjoy while it's hot. Add a little honey or other flavorings if desired. Drink while it's cool and hot!
Sage has long been used in medicine before being used in cooking.
They say it can cure just about anything, but let's just focus on the sore throat.
Sage is astringent, meaning the swollen tissues in your throat will deflate with its action.
The phenolic acids in sage are also known to fight and kill bacteria that cause symptoms.
To cure a sore throat, it is best to use it as a gargle.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons of sage leaves (dried or fresh)
- 1 good pinch of salt
How to
Boil the water, then pour it over the sage in a cup. Cover and leave to infuse for 20 minutes. Filter, add salt and gargle as much as needed during the day.
Warm milk seems to be the ideal remedy to soothe your throat. It's soothing, non-irritating and relaxing, plus it liquefies in your body.
Yet, depending on the type of illnesses, your throat may or may not be swollen. If so, skip the milk.
Why ? Because the milk deposits a kind of fatty film in the throat which already contains excess mucus.
He can even increase production, which would be the worst thing to do.
On the other hand, if your throat is very dry or irritated, milk and honey are the best remedies to soothe it.
A tall glass of ice water seems like a good idea for relieving a sore throat.
But in reality, this temperature can sometimes do more harm than good.
The same goes for herbal teas and soups which should not be too hot.
A liquid that is too hot will cause even more pain.
So remember to drink and eat at room temperature or just cool or just hot, this will avoid aggravating the pain.
Obviously, ice creams and popsicles should be avoided during this period.
Really spicy foods are best avoided when your throat hurts.
But cinnamon is one of the pain-relieving spices that can be easily used at home.
It is extremely high in antioxidants, and its aroma helps open the sinuses, which reduces mucus production and helps you breathe easier.
There are various remedies with cinnamon, including those that involve mixing cinnamon powder directly into water.
To get the most of the taste and health benefits, using "cinnamon water" is a great way to get a delicious drink that will also help you feel better.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks
- about 250 ml of boiling water (or more)
- the tea of your choice (green or herbal tea)
How to
Bring the water to a boil and add the cinnamon. Let simmer for about 2-3 minutes, then remove the cinnamon. Brew your chosen herbal tea or green tea in the cinnamon water. Drink and let it go.
Chamomile tea mixed with cinnamon water with honey is also a perfect blend to relieve and cure colds.
Depending on the type of sore throat, you can try different combinations to see what works best for you.
Unlike chemical drugs, there is no problem combining one or more of the above remedies.
Here are the 5 most effective ingredients for relieving a sore throat. Use them alone or in combination:
1. Salt: it absorbs water from swollen mucous membranes, reducing inflammation and pain.
2. Honey: it soothes and helps relieve the throat when it is dry, irritated and sore. It also kills bacteria. Warning, do not give to children under 2 years.
3. Lemon: it eliminates excess mucus, kills bacteria and reduces pain. Best used with honey.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar: it is a highly effective antibacterial that relieves sore throats in no time.
5. Bicarbonate: thanks to its pH level, it soothes skin irritations and also helps rid your body of bacteria that could make things worse.
Knowing what causes a sore throat helps you know how to treat it.
• Swelling:The swelling of the tissues in the throat causes pain. In this case, use a remedy that will deflate the throat instead.
• Dryness:If your throat is dry, choose a remedy that protects your throat without creating more mucus.
• Bacteria:sore throats can be caused by bacteria. To do this, use a remedy that naturally kills these germs.
The next time your throat starts to hurt, use one of these natural remedies as soon as possible.
These home remedies can make a sore throat go away altogether if treated at the onset of symptoms.
When you take a natural treatment, your body feels much better than when you take commercial drugs even if you don't feel it right away.
