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Mommyk232 asked in HealthOther - Health · 1 decade ago

Sore Throat?

I usually answer- but don't ask...

so today ... I ask.. what is your home remedy for a

sore throat.

I can hardly talk or swallow without pain.

Thanks

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Zinc losenges are a great remedy for a sore throat. Available at any pharmacy, WalMart, etc.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Catnip tea will prevent a cold if you drink a cup of the warm infusion, sweetned with honey when you first notice symptoms.

    For cold sores, if you can't find a lemon balm cream, appy the tea, or used tea bags directly to the lesion.

    At the first sign of a cold, a free use of peppermint tea will in most cases effect a cure

    During cold and flu season use an aromatherapy diffuse to vaporise antiseptic essential oils. This can be very effective in waiting rooms and office spaces.

    When colds at spreading at your childs school, or at the office a quick and effective antiseptic blend is 5 drops of lavender in 1 ounce of carrier oil. Massage on the chest and lymph nodes (sides of neck from ears to collarbone)

    To preserve the antimicrobial activity, cut, crush, or press the cloves, then mix into cooked foods at the last minute.

  • 1 decade ago

    I am currently just getting over strep throat.. so I know this first hand!! This may sound kinda gross but it works wonders!!

    Mix these together as a hot drink:

    Tomato Juice

    Lemon

    Spicy Chili Sauce

    Salt

    Cepacol Throat Lozenges are also amazing they numb your throat....

    Also just gargle simple salt water....

    Good Luck to you!!

    Go to the doc if it gets worce!

  • 1 decade ago

    Honey

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  • 1 decade ago

    Hot cup of throat coat tea. It has anise, which naturally coats and soothes the throat. You can find it in many grocery stores.

  • 1 decade ago

    Gargle some hot salt water, (as hot as you can stand it).

    You can also dissolve some aspirin in warm water and sip it.

    Sorry, neither one tastes very good, but it will work.

  • 1 decade ago

    Green tea and honey. Ricola lemon honey drops. you may need antibotics! Get Well!

  • 1 decade ago

    Gargle with warm salt water.

  • 1 decade ago

    I have seen on the internet that consuming CEYYENE PEPPER is a huge help. I don't know how you supposed to eat it though.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    u can use green tea plus honey...its works...but if your sore throat is serious, i suggest u see doctor....

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