- 1. Mint tea with honey
- 2. Lemon gargle
- 3. Chocolate with mint
- 4. Ginger tea
- 5. Plantain tea
- 6. Eucalyptus tea
- 7. Grapefruit juice
A great home remedy for sore throat is to drink ginger tea or grapefruit juice because, in addition to having great analgesic properties, they help to reduce throat inflammation, providing quick pain relief. But there are other homemade options that are also useful.
If the sore throat does not go away with these home remedies, it is recommended to consult a doctor to observe the throat and indicate the appropriate treatment, which can be done with anti-inflammatory and analgesic remedies, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, for example, or with antibiotics, if the throat is infected.
1. Mint tea with honey
Mint tea with honey cleanses and purifies the throat through the essential oils of mint, while calming irritation due to the hydration provided by honey, fighting discomfort and malaise.
Ingredients:
- 1 mint stalk; 300 ml of water; 1 spoon of honey.
Method of preparation:
Add the leaves of 1 mint stalk in 300 ml of water and bring to a boil and then add 1 spoon of honey. Strain and take when it is warm.
2. Lemon gargle
Another excellent home remedy for sore throat, especially one that is accompanied by a cough, is gargling with lemon and other ingredients that purify the throat.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of water; 3 lemons; 1 medium onion; 1 spoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Boil the water and add the onion, boiling for 7 minutes. Then strain the infusion and add the juice of the 3 lemons and the honey. Gargle this tea twice a day.
Gargling with water and salt or vinegar, for example, is also great for helping to relieve inflammation and sore throat. See how to gargle in: Gargling for sore throat.
3. Chocolate with mint
Learn how to enjoy these ingredients and learn other natural recipes in this video with nutritionist Tatiana Zanin:
4. Ginger tea
Another good home remedy for sore throat with ginger is to drink ginger tea or use a ginger spray that is sold in pharmacies because it is a great bactericide, which can also be used in case of sore throat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ginger, 1 cup water
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for a few minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, properly covered, strain and then drink. Take this tea 3 times a day.
5. Plantain tea
Plantain is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory properties very effective to relieve discomfort and irritation in the throat.
Ingredients:
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Method of preparation:
To prepare the tea, boil the water, turn off the heat, add the plantain leaves and let stand for 10 minutes. Expect to warm, strain and add the 10 drops of propolis and gargle 3 to 5 times a day with this tea.
To complete the treatment, inhale with eucalyptus tea.
6. Eucalyptus tea
Eucalyptus tea helps clear your throat by relieving pain and discomfort.
Ingredients:
- 10 eucalyptus leaves 1 liter of water
Method of preparation:
Boil the water and then add the eucalyptus leaves. Let it cool a little and inhale the steam that comes out of this tea at least 2 times a day for 15 minutes.
7. Grapefruit juice
Another good home remedy for sore throat is to drink grapefruit juice, as it is rich in vitamin C and acts as an anti-inflammatory, thus reducing the symptoms of colds and flu.
Ingredients
- 3 grapefruits
Method of preparation
Remove the grapefruit seeds and take the fruits to a high speed centrifuge. The juice made this way is more creamy and has more nutrients. Drink grapefruit juice at least 3 times a day.
This juice should not be used when taking any medicine, as it can interfere with its functioning, canceling the effect. Thus, it is always best to inform the doctor to find out if it is possible to drink grapefruit juice while taking other medicines.
