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2007-01-25 00:43:08 · 13 answers · asked by iz 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
make a tea tree water to gargle.
8 OZs water. about 10 drops or tea tree oil, and shake well before each use.
if you want the oil and water to blend add a teaspoon of vodka.
Other options are gargle warm sage tea, or warm salt water.
2007-01-25 20:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Email don't talk.
Since there's a lot of sore throat and the newer flu going around here goes. Less than 10% of bad sore throats are strep which are treatable with oral antibiotics to avoid more serious problems. Most 40 - 60% are viral which only rest and Tylenol will help. No aspirins for kids. Get well soon.
2007-01-25 00:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by lyyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throats can become very serious. First of all, if you are a smoker or exposed to a lot of passive smoke that could be the cause. If the pain is so bad I suggest to see your doctor to see if the condition needs to be treated with anti biotics. I know that a lot of people don't like seeing the doctor and I am one of them. But when the discomfort becomes worse or won't go away, the doctor should be seen.
2007-01-25 00:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K--this may sound weird but it's actually quite tasty, and I find it really soothing:
Hot milk (you can heat it up with a frother if you have a cappucino maker, or, just boil in a small saucepan on the stove. Whole milk works the best);
Mix it with some honey and pepper--yes, black pepper. Soothes the throat and is very comforting.
2007-01-25 03:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by JuveGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boss at a previous job was Indian and told me about a remedy that her family has been using for generations. Go to the grocery store and buy whole Ginger root - not the preground stuff, but a small chunck of it (normally found in the fresh vegetables and fruit section). In a mug of hot water, mix 1 tbsp of FRESH ground ginger and honey to taste. Even with the honey, it doesn't taste all that great but IT WORKS!
2007-01-25 00:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by Christin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cammomile tea works for me! Comfrey tea is good too!
Many doctors say epson salts or baking soda and then glass of milk afterwards but I prefer the herbal method I mentioned above!
2007-01-28 19:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
old wives tale is to gargle with salt and water. The salt will kill off the bacteria. Use 1 teaspoon in half a cup full of warm water and gargle...be careful not to swallow or will make you sick!!
2007-01-25 00:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with mouthwash as far back in your throat as possible...it truly works for a quick fix.
2007-01-25 07:53:37 · answer #8 · answered by Brittany B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had strep real bad once I got liquid "Lydocane" from my Dr. it's like a gel you squirt in the back of your mouth it tastes bitter but it will numb anything it touches. Hope you feel better :0)
2007-01-25 00:52:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to swallow a teaspoon of honey. That seems to help. Also, drink warm water with lemon in it. Up your fluids and try to rest more.
2007-01-25 01:25:42 · answer #10 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋