Sore throat is referred as the irritation and the pain of the throat mainly caused by infections that lead to swelling and inflammation of the throat. It is very uncomfortable and causes difficulties in swallowing

This article will discuss about 23 basic home remedies, which help an individual to get rid of their sore throat completely –

Gargling with salt water

• Gargling with warm salt water plays significant role in preventing throat swelling and also helps in cleaning the throat, which ultimately helps to improve the symptoms of sore throat
• It is associated with killing bacteria within throat that helps to reduce the complication and also helps to soothe sore throat

Gargling with baking soda

• Gargling with baking soda is also considered as an effective remedial action for sore throat
• It helps to destroy microbes thus reduces the prevalence of infections, which ultimately lowers the susceptibility of developing sore throat

Try honey

• Honey is considered as one of the best preventive measures for sore throat
• It acts as an imperative wound healer that helps to heal the sore throat rapidly
• It is also associated with preventing coughs, which is a common symptom of sore throat

Try lemon

• Lemon is considered as another important preventive measure for sore throat because it plays significant role in breaking up mucous as a result helps in relieving pain
• On the other hand lemon contains significant amount of Vitamin C too, that helps in boosting up the overall immune system of the body, which ultimately makes the body able to fight against infections
• It is packed with antioxidants as well that are responsible for fighting against oxidative stress as well as inflammation, which are considered as common markers of the diseases
• Lemon is also associated with increasing the production of saliva within mouth, which ultimately helps to keep the mucous membrane moist, which ultimately helps in reducing the complication
• It is better to mix at least one teaspoon of lemon juice into a glass of lukewarm water and its consumption helps to provide quick relief

Have some Licorice root

• It has been traditionally used for preventing sore throat pain
• It exerts potent antimicrobial activity which helps to decrease the prevalence of infections as a result helps in reducing the susceptibility of developing sore throat
• Whereas it also exhibits anti-inflammatory activity that helps to prevent inflammation of throat and subsequently improves the symptoms of sore throat

Try Marshmallow root

• Extract of marshmallow plant has been extensively used for centuries for treating sore throat
• This root contains an important gelatin like component called mucilage that helps to lubricate the throat, which helps to improve the symptoms and also helps in swallowing
• It helps to reduce pain as well

Try Slippery elm

• Like Marshmallow root Slippery elm also contains a mucous like substance
• When it is mixed with water then it forms a gel that coats and lubricates the throat thus provides a soothing effect

Try ginger

• Ginger is an important spice with powerful antimicrobial activity, which helps to kill various virus as well as bacteria responsible for respiratory illness
• It helps to prevent throat inflammation as well, which ultimately helps to relieve throat pain

Include peppermint in diet

• Peppermint is very useful for preventing sore throat because it contains an important substance named menthol that helps to thin mucous and helps to calm sore throat
• It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties as well, which are also responsible for promoting healing

Have Fenugreek

• Consumption of fenugreek is very effective for preventing sore throat as it has strong healing power

• It helps to prevent throat inflammation and reduces pain
• It also helps to kill microbes, which are responsible for throat infection

Try Cinnamon

• Cinnamon has been traditionally used as an important remedial action for normal colds, flu and sore throat
• It is packed with antioxidants that help to protect the throat from oxidative damages that ultimately help to soothe the throat
• Its antimicrobial activity is also responsible for promoting healing

Use garlic

• Allicin component of garlic makes it an imperative remedial action for sore throat
• Allicin is an organosulfer compound that exhibits strong antimicrobial activity, which helps to fight off infections

Often use hot sauce

• It has seen that using of hot sauce helps to reduce throat pain, as it acts as a pain reliever
• Its capsaicin component helps in reducing pain by blocking pain receptors

Try Sage and Echinacea

• Sage and Echinacea are the two important medicinal herbs extensively used for treating sore throat
• They play significant role in preventing throat inflammation and help in reducing throat pain

• They are also very effective for preventing respiratory infections

Use Apple cider vinegar

• Consumption of apple cider vinegar is very effective for improving the symptoms of sore throat
• It plays significant role in relieving throat pain
• It also helps to fight bacteria and soothes the throat

Try coconut oil                            

• It is extremely soothing as it helps to lubricate the mucous membrane of the throat, which subsequently improves the symptoms
• It also exerts anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity that helps to promote the healing of throat rapidly

Use plenty of fluids

Though swallowing may be uncomfortable during this situation but consumption of water or any other fluids help to make the mucous membrane hydrated thus help in healing

Include chicken soup in diet

Chicken soup is a very popular home based remedy for common cold as well as sore throat. It is enriched with proteins and fluid both of these nutrients help to improve the health of mucous membrane hence promote healing

Have some Chamomile tea

• It has been traditionally used as an important preventive measure for sore throat
• Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties are accountable for soothing sore throat
• It is also related with boosting up the immune system, which ultimately helps to fight off infections, responsible for sore throat
• Whereas inhalation of the chamomile steam is also responsible for relieving the symptoms of sore throat

Give rest to your voice

Individual suffer from sore throat should give their voice a rest because for any overworked muscle, rest is considered as one of the best treatments

Have steam shower

• It is better to take steam shower for improving the symptoms as steam plays significant role in humidifying the airway that helps to provide quick relief
• Basically it helps to soothe the affected area by adding some moisture back to there

Elevation of head while sleeping

• It has seen that when individual with sore throat lay flat on their back then it increases pressure on their neck, which subsequently exacerbate their symptoms thus it is always better to elevate the head while sleeping it not only helps in reducing pressure but also helps to make the individual feel better
• Elevation of head during sleeping is associated with preventing acid reflux as well, which is also responsible for worsening the sore throat

Using of humidifier

Using of humidifier is also very useful for improving the symptom of sore throat because it helps to bring moisture back to the air and helps in relieving discomfort as dry air can severely irritate a sore throat

You can use all of these remedies to soothe the irritation and pain.

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