An excellent home remedy for sore throat is to gargle with orange juice mixed with propolis and honey because it has natural antibiotic properties that help to relieve throat pain and irritation.
Other natural remedies that also help in the relief of sore throat are cayenne pepper, alteia, ginger and peppermint, which can be taken in teas that can be prepared as follows:
1. Orange juice with propolis
Propolis has natural antibiotic properties and vitamin C in orange strengthens the immune system.
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 orange; 3 drops of propolis; 1 spoon of anise seeds; 1 teaspoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Mix all the ingredients and gargle for as long as you can, about 2 times a day, on waking up and before going to bed, for example.
2. Gargling with cayenne pepper and lemon
Cayenne pepper temporarily alleviates the pain of an inflamed throat.
Ingredients
- 125 mL of warm water; 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; 1 tablespoon of salt; 1 pinch of cayenne pepper.
Method of preparation
Mix all the ingredients and gargle several times a day.
3. Ginger tea and ginger
Alteia soothes irritated tissues and ginger and peppermint relieve inflammation.
Ingredients
- 250 mL of water; 1 teaspoon of alteia root; 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh ginger root; 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint.
Method of preparation
Boil the roots of ginger and ginger in the water in a covered pan for 5 minutes and then remove from the heat and add the peppermint, cover and leave to infuse another ten minutes. Finally, strain and drink whenever necessary.
Investing in vitamin C-rich foods like lemon and pineapple is also a good strategy to get rid of the discomfort caused by sore throat. But in addition, you should also keep your throat well hydrated by drinking small sips of water during the day.
Sucking on a bit of dark chocolate also helps to fight dry and irritated throat, being an option of natural remedy, but in small amounts. Chocolate also has antioxidants that help in the recovery of the person, helping in their recovery.
