15 Best Home Remedies for Sore Throat

Sore throat is characterized by infection in the back of the throat or an inflammation of the pharynx. In some cases, sore throat may also infect adenoids or tonsils.

Causes of sore throat:

Sore throat is generally caused as an after effect of some other ailment like:
• Common cold
• Influenza
• Sinusitis
• Measles
• Diphtheria

Symptoms of sore throat:

• Pain and irritation in the throat
• Fever and laryngitis
• Hoarseness in the throat
• Post natal discharge – if inflammation spreads to nasal passage.
• Swollen neck
• Difficulty in swallowing

15 Best Home Remedies for Sore Throat:

1. Spirits :

Add a spoonful of bourbon or whiskey to a large glass of warm water and gargle can help numb a sore throat.

2. Cardamom:

Cardamom is one of the most effective home remedies for sore throat and related disorders like pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Gargle made with an infusion of cardamom and cinnamon provides immediate relief from throat inflammations.

3. Linseed:

Linseed infusion, which is prepared by soaking 5 tablespoon of powdered seed overnight and mixed with limejuice in the morning, is beneficial in the treatment of sore throat.

4. Cinnamon:

Powdered cinnamon mixed with pepper powder, one table spoon honey and approx 500 ml of boiled water when taken as medicine is very effective home remedy for sore throat resulting from cold. Alternatively, Cinnamon oil mixed with tea spoon of honey when is also used to cure sore throat.

5.Tea Decoction:

A decoction made by pouring boiled water on tea leaves (fresh or dry leaves) is an effective home cure for sore throat. The decoction mixed with pinch of common salt should be used as gargle twice or thrice a day for relief from throat inflammation.

6. Turmeric:

Turmeric is a very potent natural antiseptic. Half teaspoon turmeric powder mixed in warm milk is highly effective in curing throat sore, cough, cold and all other throat disorders. A decoction prepared using turmeric powder and a pinch of caraway seed, sweetened with honey after being cooled, is effective treatment for cough and cold. Smoke from burning turmeric can also be inhaled as it encourages copious discharge and provides relief from sore throat.

7. Sage:

Sage leaves should be first dipped in slightly hot water. Filter the water it cools down and add little vinegar and honey to prepare this lotion. Using this mixture for gargle helps relieve the inflammatory conditions of the throat.

8. Clove:

Chewing cloves with a pinch of salt relieves irritation in the throat and is very beneficial cure for inflammation of the pharynx. Clove also eases expectoration.

9. Mango Bark:

Fluid extracted from grinding mango bark can be used both as gargle and for external application on the affected area. Mango bark is an effective cure for sore throat and other throat disorders.

10. Tamarind:

Tamarind water can be used for gargle to cure sore throat. Powdered dry leaves of tamarind can also be used to prepare gargle for alleviating all forms of throat infection.

11. Liquorice:

Raw Liquorice chewed soothes the inflammation of the throat.

12. Garlic:

2 teaspoon garlic syrup taken twice or thrice a day an excellent home cure for sore throat.

13. Henna:

Decoction of henna leaves can be used as a gargle to alleviate inflammation related to sore throat.

14. Betel Leaves:

Chewing betel leaves is a very ancient and effective home cure for sore throat.

15. Pepper:

Black pepper is an effective home remedy for sore throat, especially if sore throat is accompanied by cough. Peppers mixed with a crystal of common salt and a pinch of caraway seeds is beneficial in curing sore throat.