Remedy to treat soar throat

Home Cure for Soar Throat

There are many effective cures and remedies for soar throat. Here are some of the most effective natural cures for soar throat:

• Vitamin C is the best tonic for soothing soar throat. Foods rich like orange, lemon, and tomato that are rich in vitamin c can show wondrous effects on relieving soar throat.
  
  
  
  
• Zinc is also used effectively to soothe soar throat. Foods such as beef, seafood and oysters are foods rich in zinc. Include these foods in your daily diet or take zinc supplements.
  
  
  
  
• Barberry is a natural herb that is used to alleviate inflammation and other infections related to respiratory tract.
  
• Echinacea, also known as purple coneflower, is vital for shortening the duration of cold and flu. It also relives symptoms associated with various disorders of the respiratory tract.
  
• Eucalyptus can also be used for treating cough and cold. This herb in its most useful form is present in various cough syrups, lozenges and vapor baths. Fresh leaves from this herb are used for preparing tea and using as gargles. Both tea and gargle helps in soothing soar throat.
  
• German Chamomile has been traditionally used to cure various health conditions including chest cold, cough and sore throats.
  
• Peppermint contains an active ingredient known as menthol. This active ingredient has been traditionally used to soothe and calm sore throat.