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| − | * Cayenne works to boost energy by improving circulation. It is also effective to help ward off [[cold]], [[Sinus Infections]], and Sore Throat. It even helps reduce pain and inflammation. | + | * [[Cayenne]] works to boost energy by improving circulation. It is also effective to help ward off [[cold]], [[Sinus Infections]], and Sore Throat. It even helps reduce pain and inflammation. |
| − | An old home remedy for sore throat is tea made with lemon, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, and honey. | + | *An old home remedy for sore throat is tea made with lemon, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, and honey. |
* [[Licorice]] is useful in Sore Throat, cough, [[Anorexia Nervosa]] and persistent low fever. | * [[Licorice]] is useful in Sore Throat, cough, [[Anorexia Nervosa]] and persistent low fever. | ||
* Slippery elm was once considered a conventional treatment for sore throats in North America. | * Slippery elm was once considered a conventional treatment for sore throats in North America. | ||
Revision as of 02:31, 4 November 2011
Symptoms
- See also Pharyngitis
- Can be a symptoms of Tonsillitis
Home remedies
- Cayenne works to boost energy by improving circulation. It is also effective to help ward off cold, Sinus Infections, and Sore Throat. It even helps reduce pain and inflammation.
- An old home remedy for sore throat is tea made with lemon, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, and honey.
- Licorice is useful in Sore Throat, cough, Anorexia Nervosa and persistent low fever.
- Slippery elm was once considered a conventional treatment for sore throats in North America.
- Marshmallow, a herb that grows in North America and Europe, has been used for centuries as a sore throat remedy.
- A sweet-tasting herb, honeysuckle flower is one of the most commonly used sore throat remedies in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
- There is some evidence that a throat spray made from the herb sage can help to reduce sore throat.
- Gargle and rinsing your mouth with salt water several times a day. To make a salt water gargle, dissolve one teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water.
- Use sore throat lozenges to increase saliva production and lubricate the throat. Lozenges shouldn’t be given to young children due to the risk of choking.
- Drink plenty of fluids, which keeps the throat lubricated. Some people get relief by sucking something cold, such as a popsicle, while others find warm drinks, such as warm water with honey, helpful.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Eliminate dry air, which can irritate a sore throat, by using a cold air humidifier.
Warnings
References
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
