How to cure a SORE THROAT instantly – Home Remedies

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.