While it sounds counterintuitive, cayenne peppers are packed with vitamin C and is a natural analgesic (pain reliever) as it coats and soothe your throat (after the initial burn). Cayenne pepper - Just mix a teaspoon with 8 ounces of water.Apple cider vinegar - while not the most pleasant way, but a tablespoon can help. It contains acetic acids, which research shows are antimicrobial, meaning it kills pathogens that cause infections leading to cough.Marshmallow root - A 2005 study found that an herbal cough syrup containing marshmallow root was effective in treating coughs due to colds and bronchitis.Sage and Echinacea - according to one study, Echinacea/sage spray was just as effective at soothing a sore throat as traditional over-the-counter throat sprays. Seen as a bit more of a preventative supplement, echinacea (by itself) can still be useful in treating your cough from the inside out – helping break up mucus coughs and is a remedy for sore throats and even a runny nose.Licorice root - mixed with water to create a gargle solution, licorice root has been seen to soothe throats and reduce coughing – look into making licorice root tea!.Ask your doctor about these medications first if you have high blood pressure or any heart condition. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen - these over-the-counter medications can reduce throat pain.Add some lemon juice to your tea for an extra kick of vitamin C. Chamomile tea is preferred – one, for taste, and two, for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Tea with honey - combine the soothing capabilities of honey with the warmness of tea to ease your throat discomfort.Add one half-teaspoon baking soda with the saltwater to kill bacteria as well. Gargle the mixture for 15 to 30 seconds, then spit it out. Saltwater gargle - mix one teaspoon of table salt with 8 ounces of warm water.Throat lozenges or cough drops - these stimulate saliva production which coats the throat and keeps it moist, easing sore throat pain on contact.Soup broth - traditional soups might be hard on a sore throat, but a warm (not hot) broth can soothe the throat and go down easy.There are other easy, affordable at-home remedies that people of all ages can use to relieve a sore throat using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. The remedy is more than stocking your medicine cabinet with over-the-counter remedies that temporarily soothe the pain. No one wants to cringe every time they swallow.Ī common sore throat is caused by a viral infection and goes away eventually – but while you’re waiting, there are things you can do to relieve the pain.
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