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Sore throat natural treatment

A painful tender throat is often a future indication of an oncoming cold or flu. But sore throats can exist independently as the result of either another viral or bacterial infection. Sometimes they are insignificant irritations caused by a chill in the air during winter, low humidity or too much of talking and shouting. Whatever the reason there are number of ways to get rid of a simple sore throat. Chewing on medicated lozenges containing either phenol or zinc is useful in killing surface germs, thus keeping the bacteria in check while the body prepares to defend and resist itself from an infection. Gargle as often as you can during the day, especially in the mornings and between meals. Add a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder and a teaspoon of salt to hot water and continue this gargle on an empty stomach as often as you can. Turmeric’s antibiotic properties will heal the throat and cure you of your symptoms.

Herbal teas especially those made from chamomile or sage are very effective herbal remedies to soothe pain and inflammation of the throat. Teas made from these herbs are safe for all age groups and can be taken without the fear of side effects. Sage is also known to be an alternative medication for the treatment of sire throat. It offers great benefits to those suffering from throat pains and in treating pharyngitis.

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Sore throat natural treatment

A sore throat can have two underlying causes — a viral or a bacterial infection. The condition is most commonly caused by contagious viral infections such as the flu and the common cold. This eventually leads to pharyngitis, a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx in the throat. Some simple traditional remedies that you can use are gargling with salt water twice a day or consuming a teaspoon of honey mixed with a little ginger juice or turmeric powder. You can also use turmeric powder dissolved in warm water. Turmeric is a natural anti bacterial and anti inflammatory agent. Turmeric added to a glass of warm milk and drunk before going to bed will also help ease your sore throat by the next morning.

Some people find that one of the most effective ways of treating a sore throat is to gargle with a mixture of cayenne pepper and water in a quantity that does not exceed 1/8th of a teaspoon. Do this every fifteen minutes, until the soreness disappears. If cayenne pepper is not easy to find, you can also use a clove of garlic, cut into small pieces and chewed. However, if the symptoms still continue consult your doctor for further treatment.

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