what is the best thing to do for a soar throat?

Answer 1

Cause
Sore throat is by no means pleasant. The causes are varied. The tonsils may be swollen from a clogged lymphatic system, or the throat can be sore and irritated from coughing. What we need here is instant relief from pain and something to soothe and heal the throat.

Herbal Aids
1.General Instructions: For the serious sufferer who wants very quick relief, cayenne pepper taken in juice or water will bring great results. The stimulating effects of the cayenne will increase the circulation in the throat area, minimizing the pain. Jethro Kloss, the self-educated healer and author of Back to Eden, states that pain results from poor circulation in an area of the body. Warm ginger tea is an excellent remedy for pain of sore throat. A hot fomentation of mullein and lobelia over the throat can also speed healing. It, too, increases circulation. The soothing demulcent such as slippery elm and marshmallow root tea can lessen throat irritation. Mullein is another valuable remedy. Sage tea has been used for centuries for colds and sore throats. A few drops of the liquid antiseptic formula, consisting of oak bark, golden seal, capsicum, comfrey, garlic, and myrrh, can be dropped into the throat. This is one of our most wonderful formulas for the use on cuts and wounds. We have found that it also obliterates the irritation of sore throat for several hours. Because it is such a powerful remedy the taste is also very powerful. It needs to be used very sparingly.

2.Pomegranate: Sore Throat: Use the pomegranate fruit rind or flowers as a gargle.

3.Bayberry: Sore throat. Make a strong decoction solution (boil 2 ounces of the herb 15 minutes in 1 pint of water, strain and add sufficient glycerine to make up the pint, cool); spray the solution into the nose and throat every 1-2 hours during 1 day then gradually extend the time between applications.

4.Bayberry: Sore throat. Gargle the throat thoroughly with the decoction until it is clean, then drink a pint lukewarm to cleanse stomach.

Answer 2

Warm salt water gargle it for a minute or two, coupe aspirin will relieve the pain, warn tea, coffee warm, but you should go and get some antibodies will clear up the infection. Hope you get better

Answer 3

At our house we gargle with hyrodrogen peroxide. Just put some in your mouth and swish it to the back. Leave it in for about 30 seconds. Relieves the pain and helps with infections. Can be done daily as a preventative for infection also.

Answer 4

Garggle warm salt water every hour for 2-5 minutes. That should help with your sore throat!

Answer 5

I just use plain salt and warm water. For me it works better then all the stuff you buy over the counter. If it is really bad and last for a while see a doctor.

Answer 6

If you are of age, 100 proof Vodka! Stay at home.