6 Effective Home Remedies To Treat Sore Throat

Sore throat can be problematic as it puts a strain on the vocal chords. It also makes the swallowing difficult and even while speaking, pain can be felt. Whatever are the reasons for sore throat we just want to get rid of it soon. You can either take medicines or try some home remedies to cure sore throat. Herbal Indian remedies using the natural ingredients are equally good to help you sooth the sore throat naturally at home and to get instant relief from pain.

# Gargle with warm water

This is the primary step to soothe the sore throat and get away with the pain while swallowing. Gargle with warm water soothe and relieves the pain. The mild warmth of the water helps to reduce the inflammation of the cells lining the mucus membrane and to loosen up the excessive mucus that can be blown out. This is a good remedy for stuffy nose as well.

How to use this remedy

Take a glass of warm water and add one teaspoonful of salt. Mix it well and use this water to gargle thrice in a day. This is excellent to get relief from sore throat.

# Ginger and honey

Ginger has anti inflammatory and antibiotic properties which make this an excellent age old remedy to cure the sore throat at home easily. We would call this the best remedy for cold, cough, sore throat and also throat pain. Honey further soothes the pain and gives relief from irritation in throat.

Preparation of ginger and honey

Take a piece of ginger root and add one teaspoonful of honey. Mash the ginger and extract the juice. Now mix this one teaspoonful of ginger juice into half teaspoonful of honey and take this orally.

# Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea is effective remedy to curing sore throat pain and the inflammation. This has some powerful properties which reduces the bacterial infection thus gives instantly relief in the sore throat pain and hoarseness of the voice. It is a wonderful beverage that relaxes and soothes the entire body by relaxation of the mind and body.

How to use chamomile tea:

Take a chamomile tea bag or some leaves. Take a cup of warm water and put some chamomile tea leaves or bag. Let it brew and drink it.

# Garlic remedy for sore that pain

Garlic is antibacterial and has wonderful anti inflammatory properties that helps to get rid of the bacterial infection thus reducing the pain as well. Taking 3-4 garlic capsules throughout the day proves beneficial in combating the sore throat.

# Cinnamon

Cinnamon has health related benefits which we have shared earlier and getting relief from the cough cold and sore throat is one such good benefits of cinnamon. Cinnamon basically reduces the inflammation and also soothes the sore throat. With continuous use this treatment proves to be helpful remedy for sore throat.

Take half teaspoonful of cinnamon powder and half teaspoonful of honey. Mix and take it orally to cure sore throat twice in a day.

# Turmeric clove and Holy basil

This remedy is our personal favorites and has been tried a lot of times to get relief from the sore throat. Even if someone doesn’t have sore throat, doing this treatment once in a while is good for the throat for people who put a lot of stress on their vocal chords and throat like singers, teachers. This remedy for sore throat treatment is natural and very simple to do for instant relaxation and reduction in swelling.

How to make

Add a cup of water in a saucepan and add 2-4 holy basil Tulsi leaves and add 2 pinches of turmeric powder and 2 cloves. Let it boil and when the water become half a cup then put off the flame. Drink this two times in a day to cure sore throat.