What are some remedies for a sore throat!?!


Question: What are some remedies for a sore throat!?
I have a cold, and every time I swallow, it feels like someone is stabbing me in the neck.
I've tried Advil, Benelyn, drinking lots of water, and ricola. None of them seem to work. I don't drink tea, so that's out of the question.
What are some other remedies, because my throat REALLY hurts...
Thanks.

Answers:

Honey and lemon! Pour some honey in a mug and pop it in the microwave for a few seconds until it is warm and juice-like/drinkable and add a bit of lemon juice to it. Drink it as warm as you can using a spoon if you want.

It will feel amazing in your throat and it will make it feel better.

Also, heat up some water in a mug and mix a teaspoon of salt in it. Gargle the water in the back of your throat and spit it out. It will taste nasty but it will help.

Personal experience.



Pure lemon juice half cup , salt 4 tablespoons , mix it together and swallow it , you will had a little stomach ache but i tried this one and it helped me so fast to reduce the infection , cold and the flu

Get well soon !

My experience



lemon and honey in hot water.adjust to taste.

me



Sore Throat Remedies

These are herbs that are used as natural remedies for sore throat.

Slippery Elm

Slippery elm was once a popular drugstore remedy for sore throats in North America. The herb was listed in the United States Pharmacopeia, a compendium of drug standards, until 1960. A member of the elm family, the slippery elm tree (Ulmus Rubra Muhl) grows primarily in the eastern region of North America.

Licorice

The herb licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a common ingredient in herbal teas for sore throat, such as the herbal tea products Throat Coat (Traditional Medicinals) and Throat Comfort (Yogi Teas).

Although licorice has not been associated with adverse effects when used for ten days or less, excessive longer-term use may result in side effects such as high blood pressure, swelling, and headaches. There is some evidence that licorice may lower testosterone in men.

When used in high doses, licorice may even cause heart failure and a muscle disorder called rhabdomyolysis.

For sore throats, herbalists use the inner bark of the tree. The inner bark contains mucilage, a gel-like substance that swells when it is mixed with water. The mucilage is thought to coat the throat, reduce irritation, and soothe sore throat.

Marshmallow

Marshmallow, a herb that grows in North America and Europe, has been used for centuries as a sore throat remedy. Like slippery elm, marshmallow contains mucilage, which is thought to coat and soothe sore throats.

Herbalists recommend marshmallow root tea for sore throats. It is usually made by adding one tablespoon of the dried root to a cup (8 ounces) of boiling water, steeping it covered for at least 10 minutes, and then straining. Herbalists usually suggest drinking up to three cups a day.

Honeysuckle Flower

An herb that taste as sweet as it smells (and sounds), honeysuckle flower is one of the most commonly used sore throat remedies in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

Honeysuckle flowers aren't as easy to find as slippery elm and marshmallow. Health food stores occasionally carry it, but it is primarily sold in Chinese herbal stores.


Lemon, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne, and Honey Tea

An old home remedy for sore throats is a tea made with lemon, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, and honey.

It is made by adding one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper, the juice of 1/4 lemon, and one teaspoon of honey to a cup of hot water. Stir.

Typically, up to four cups a day is suggested.

Sage

There is some evidence that a throat spray made from the herb sage can help to reduce sore throat.

A randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness of a 15% sage (Salvia officinalis) throat spray to a placebo in patients with sore throat.

The spray was significantly more effective than the placebo in reducing throat pain. Symptomatic relief occurred within the first two hours after the first administration.

Minor side effects such as throat dryness or burning of mild intensity were reported.

Only sage sprays designed specifically for sore throats should be used.




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