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If you don't have a good homeopathic manual and can't consult a practitioner, your best bet is to visit a natural foods store and find a combination already mixed for you and labeled "Sore Throat." Several companies make these; three of the best known are Hyland's, Boerick & Toeffle and Boiron.

Messing around w/ homeopathic remedies is not a good thing. You won't know whether to use 6x or 60c strength. I wouldn't rely on Internet chats for this.

2007-01-05 08:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Janet S 6 · 1 1

The best way to reduce the discomfort of sore throat is to take pain meds like Tylenol or Advil (acetominofen or Ibuprofen).

Warm beverages and soups are also soothing to the throat.

Gargling with warm salt water is effective at soothing and also for helping to reduce the viral infection. Good oral hygiene when you are sick is also good -- brushing your teeth and using antiseptic mouthwash (like Listerine brand) are helpful to reduce the level of viruses in your mouth.

There are also tons of products such as throat lozenges and throat sprays that are soothing. For lozenges, I have found that the most effective active ingredient is:
hexylresorcinol
But there are not very many products that have it. Instead you will probably be able to find products containing other active ingredients.

The brand Cepacol is generally the most effective lozenges available (in the USA). Here is their website:
http://www.cepacol.com/pharmacist.asp...

2007-01-06 16:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by barefootboy 4 · 0 0

Hot tea, honey and lemon.

Try sucking on hard candy

2007-01-05 02:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0 0

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