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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.
• Garlic is known for its ability to fight off infection. It also has excellent antiseptic effect and can cure both viral and bacterial infection
• pelargonium may help treat a strain of strep throat called "non-group A beta hemolytic strep" (or "non-GABHS").

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.