no medicines, just other stuff. I heard that gargling salt water works.
2006-10-04 17:10:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
you stole my thunder, i was going to suggest gargling salt water,
2006-10-04 17:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by Marvin C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello!
If you have a sore throat and you want to take care of it, the best idea might be to drink a big glass of water and get some rest. Your body's immune system is the best remedy for anything it might be fighting---and every ounce of energy you expend during the day actually takes away from the body's ability to combat your illness. (If it is an illness).
Of course, if your throat is just dry or scratchy, honey with lemon, warm salt water, or licorice tea will work to coat your throat. Some folks (braver than I) suggest gargling with cayenne pepper. (I'll attach the source if you're curious).
Hope you feel better soon!
2006-10-05 00:25:02 · answer #2 · answered by West Coast Gal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle several times a day with warm salt water.
2006-10-05 00:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by nobluffzone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargling salt water does help. The salt works as an antiseptic. Myself and my kids use it every time we have a sore throat. Even my doc recommends using it.
2006-10-05 00:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by cookiefactory4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, gargle warm salt water
2006-10-05 00:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by oxosasoxo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easiest way would be to clean it 4-6 times a day with 2 spoons of salt in a cup of hot water, not need to drink it, just gruel and spit. Don't use to much salt, because it'll just dry the area and that's not good.
A LITTLE bit of alcohol can do good as well, but don't get drunk, it might be fun but might do harm if you're sick.
If you can put your hand on some fresh Sage, or sage tea bag (Salvia Officinalis) it will be of great relief.
In any case, take care and don't skip pro medical care if you'll need it.
2006-10-05 00:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by Shiyeh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this to relieve sore throat,
1) Gargle warm salt water
2) chew black peppercorns & bit of ginger
3) Have ginger tea
4) Add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, a pinch black pepper powder, juice of 1/4 a lemon, and 1 teaspoon of honey to a cup. Add 1 cup of hot water and stir.
Good luck !
2006-10-05 00:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by JJ2812 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gargling with warm salt water is healing...hot tea with a bit of lemon or honey is very soothing...also ice chips help if there is inflamation in the throat
2006-10-05 00:12:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm salt water gargle is good, whiskey mixed with honey (just enough whiskey to thin the honey so you can gargle it) If you are up to it straight whiskey gargled. Ibuprofen about 400mg
2006-10-05 00:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by al 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mouth wash does it and gargling with camomille tea helps as well
2006-10-05 00:16:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋