Some great home remedies to aid in the healing of sore throats are herbal teas, gargling with warm water, and citrus juices like strawberries or pineapples that help to deflate the region and remove microorganisms that may be present in this place.
However, besides adopting one of these home remedies what can be done is to protect the throat avoiding to take ice cream and adopting a pasty feeding, that does not irritate the throat during the swallow, like warm soup, porridge and vitamins at room temperature.
Juices are particularly suitable for infants and children because they are more easily accepted and supplement the treatment indicated by the pediatrician, which may include anti-inflammatory and anti-thermal.
Learn some great natural remedies in this video:
Here's how to prepare each of the following home throat remedies:
Whispering tea
This tea is useful because the alteia soothes irritated tissues, while ginger and peppermint decrease inflammation and provide a refreshing sensation, reducing inflamed sore throat.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon root of alteia;
- 1 teaspoon chopped ginger root;
- 1 teaspoon dried peppermint;
- 250 ml of water.
Method of preparation
Prepare this home remedy simply add the ginger and stir it in a pan with water and boil for about 5 minutes, then add the peppermint. The pot should be capped and the tea should remain infused for another 10 minutes. Drink tea several times a day.
Ginger syrup and propolis
This syrup is easy to prepare and lasts for weeks when stored in the refrigerator, and can be used by adults and children.
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey;
- 1 teaspoon of propolis extract;
- 1 spoon (coffee) of ginger powder.
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients and bring to the boil leaving it boil for a few minutes. When you have stored, store in a glass container. Adults can take 2 tablespoons of this syrup per day, and children between 3 and 12 years old can take it once a day.
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is also rich in vitamin C and when sweetened with a little bit of honey from bees helps even more to lubricate the throat.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of pineapple (with peel);
- 1/2 liter of water;
- 3 drops of propolis;
- honey to taste.
Method of preparation
Beat the ingredients in the blender and drink the following.
Garlic of lemon with pepper
The gargle of lemon juice with cayenne pepper is a great home remedy to end the sore throat caused by sore throat.
Ingredients
- 125 ml of warm water;
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
- 1 tablespoon of salt;
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper.
Method of preparation
Mix all the ingredients in a glass and gargle several times a day. Rest and feed well.
Tea leaf passion fruit
Passion fruit leaves are helpful in relieving the discomfort caused by sore throats. It is therefore advisable to take this tea whenever you feel that the throat is irritated.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water;
- 3 crushed passion fruit leaves.
Method of preparation
Boil the passion fruit water and leaves for a few minutes. When you crush, strain and add 1 tablespoon of honey and take, 2 to 4 times a day.
Strawberry juice
Strawberry juice is good because fruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, being excellent for treating throat infections.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of strawberries;
- 1/2 cup of water;
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Beat the ingredients in the blender and drink the following. Take the strawberry juice 3 to 4 times a day.
