Introduction to How to cure a SORE THROAT instantly –
home Remedies
A sore
throat is always results in lot of discomfort, such as throat pain, stomach
ache, headache and swollen glands in neck. Main causes of a sore throat are the
allergic reactions, fungal or viral infections and bacteria. It is also caused due to pollutions like dust,
dry air and smoking.
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There are
lots of clinical treatments of sore throat, but instead of going to a doctor
why don’t you try some of the easy home remedies. These home remedies are
helpful in alleviating pain caused due to a sore throat.
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Salt water gargle.
It is one
of the ancient and closest cures of a sore throat. Salt work as an antiseptic
and helps to draw out water from membranes of the throat. Take one cup of warm
water and ½ teaspoon of table salt. Water you have taken should not be hot but
should be mild warm. Mix the salt and stir it well until the salt is fully
dissolved. Gargle with this solution. Repeat this 3 times a day. To avoid the
salty taste you can add a little honey.
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Baking Soda Tea.
Same as
salt baking soda also have antibacterial properties. It is considered as one of
the effective home remedy for various diseases. Take 1 cup of water, ½ teaspoon
of salt and ½ teaspoon of water. Warm the water well, add salt and baking soda
and stir it well. Test the temperature of water and if it is drinkable pour
some of the water in your throat and sit it there for a while. Gargle and spit
out the solution. Repeat this 3 to 4 times a day.
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Garlic gargle.
Garlic contains
antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It is a natural remedy to cure the painful
sore throat. It contain Allicin compound that fight the germs and kill the bacteria
that causes sore throat. Eat one or two raw garlic cloves daily. Crush it with
your teeth to release Allicin and suck it like a drop. You can also try it in
cooked form or can take garlic pills. You can also use garlic oil by adding few
drops of it in a quarter cup of water and gargle with it daily.
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Steam.
Steam is
one of the best remedy for a sore throat. Take a large bowl and fill it with
hot water, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil in hot water, cover your head with
a bath towel. To inhale the rising steam lean over fully on the bowl. Try to inhale the steam until the water get
normal. Repeat it 3 to 4 times daily. Another alternate is the steam bath in
your bathroom. Take a hot shower in your bathroom it will also provide you a
bit of relief.
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Honey gargle.
Honey has
mild antibacterial properties. Add about 2 teaspoons of honey in one cup of
warm water and stir it well. Gargle with this solution. Repeat it two to three
times a day. It will give you an instant relief.
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Peppermint.
Gargle
with peppermint tea is another solution for sore throat. Peppermint contains menthol
that helps to open the nasal passage. Add 2 peppermint tea bags in boiling
water, let it steep for about 5 minutes, and gargle with this solution. Repeat it
3 to 4 times a day.
