2007-02-23 07:59:26 · 16 answers · asked by dar1027 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
This question is another fine example of ignorance. Sorry, not the question, but the people.
Answer: It depends on the situation.
If your throat is sore due to bacterial infection, then yes, it absolutely does. Even better, gargle SEAsalt in water first, or gargle sodium bicarbonate in water. Both will kill and stage of bacterial infections, because of their pH, and they're safe to swallow if it occurs.
If you drink tea to aid a sore throat, use lightly falvored herbal tea with peppermint. Instead of using honey, if you prefer a sweet tea, use powdered stevia extract or liquid stevia extract with/without grapeseed extract. Honey brings the body to a stage of digestion, which will divert attention away from detoxification and healing.
If your throat is sore and has open wounds, for whatever reason, aloe juice is very good for it. Don't drink TOO much, though, as it's a type of gentle laxative in moderate amounts.
If your throat is sore because of an allergic reaction (which means it's probably also swollen...), eat oranges, drink herbal teas with vitamin C and/or clove bud, and take some MSM ( a slufur compound that reduces swelling VERY well and is all natural and safe; Warning: This is a sulfate compound, for those allergic to them. Test before chugging.) in warm water or hot/warm tea. It's bitter, though, remember. Also, avoid capsule or compact pill form; They're useless. Powdered or crystalized is best.
2007-02-23 12:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by peaceful_shmn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-23 08:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need an antibiotic. Did you go to the Dr's so they can look at it? If its just a basic sore throat, you can gargle with warm water and salt---old remedy but it works. Hope you feel better!
2016-05-24 03:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey is good for a sore throat. Also gargling with vanilla yogurt... I know that sounds weird. And also the old one gargling with warm salt water.
2007-02-23 08:43:53 · answer #4 · answered by Dave & Sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i always make it when my throat is bothering me or i take a spoonfull of plain honey to soothe it but the warmth of the tea does some good too
2007-02-23 08:02:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! I have a sore throat right now and I always have hot tea in honey when I am sick..always makes me feel better. even when I am not sick I stil drink it becasue its good..
2007-02-23 08:47:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot whiskey with honey and lemon works wonders.
My grandmother used to give it to me when I was a kid...you only use about 3/4 oz. of whiskey.
2007-02-23 08:03:27 · answer #7 · answered by Irish Eyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Take some throat medicine as well. If your throat still hurts, go to your doctor. It may be the beginnings of strep.
2007-02-23 08:06:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but gargling with warm salt water is better. It will help clear up any infection that might be in your throat.
2007-02-23 08:03:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, hot tea with lemon is too
2007-02-23 08:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋