1) Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar’s high acidic nature helps kill the bacteria associated with sore throats. To use this remedy, simply add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with 1 teaspoon of honey into a glass of warm water and mix well, then drink up.
2) Salt Water
Salt water helps reduce swelling and inflammation. Add ½ teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water and gargle on the resultant salt water mixture. Use this remedy only up to a maximum of 3 times a day to avoid over-drying.
3) Drink More Water
A sore throat may be a sign that your body is dehydrated. Make sure you drink enough water so that the colour of your urine is clear or at most mild yellow.
4) Wheatgrass Juice
The chlorophyll in wheatgrass has antibacterial properties and this in turn relieves the pain in your throat. To use, just gargle it in your mouth like you would a normal mouthwash.
5) Raspberry Tea
You can also gargle raspberry tea to achieve the same effect. Add 2 teaspoons of dried raspberry leaves into a glass of boiling water. Let it steep for about 15 minutes, then strain the tea. Once it’s cooled down sufficiently (warm but not hot), you can then use it as a gargle.
6) Cloves
Cloves have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that will help you to relieve your sore throat. To use, just take 2 cloves into your mouth and chew them like gum. You can choose to spit them out after or swallow them. Both are fine.
7) Marshmallows
Having a bad sore throat? Time to snack on some marshmallows. The gelatin can soothe your throat making you feel all better.
8) Honey
Take 1 teaspoon of honey and drink it like a natural cough syrup. If you find that it’s too sweet, you can mix it with warm water. Honey is very effective at soothing your throat.
9) Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is not only good for treating coughs and colds. It can relieve your sore throat too.
10) Garlic
Yes, you’ll find that a lot of the natural remedies that help you with your cough can also help you get rid of your sore throat too. To use garlic effectively in your combat against sore throat, just slice a fresh clove of garlic in half. Take each half into each of your cheeks and start sucking like you would a cough drop. Do this once a day until your sore throat subsides.
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