Home Remedies for Sore Throat
The past few days, I’ve been suffering from sore throat. It started as some allergies, I suspect to pollen or dust mite, and while the itching has already subsided, I’m left with a scratchy throat. I know that ginger is a well-known home remedy for sore throat but I’m not particularly fond of ginger (though ginger-cola does sound interesting), so I surfed the web for alternatives.
I’ve found an article that cites 20 alternatives to ginger for curing sore throat! The options range from something as simple as salted water gargle to herbs I’m not that familiar with, such as Goldenseal root, betony and Hyssop. There are also the more common remedies such as echinacea, chamomile, and honey/lemon juice. The common denominator among these remedies? Most of them have antibacterial properties. Some may be anti-inflammatory, too.
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3 opinions for Home Remedies for Sore Throat
Anti-Inflammatory Powers of Basil
Aug 31, 2008 at 8:26 am
[...] I was researching herbal remedies for sore throat, I came across this article on South Asian home remedies which recommends a tea made of holy basil, [...]
mercola
Sep 7, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Salted water works best for me. Never tried myrrh or pomegranate before. Will do next time!
Anti-Inflammatory Powers of Basil | World News
Sep 8, 2008 at 6:43 am
[...] I was researching herbal remedies for sore throat, I came across this article on South Asian home remedies which recommends a tea made of holy basil, [...]
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