An excellent home remedy for irritated throat is to make a gargle with orange juice mixed with propolis and honey because this has natural antibiotic properties that help in relieving pain and throat irritation.
Other natural remedies that also help in relieving sore throat are cayenne pepper, alteia, ginger and peppermint, which can be taken in teas that can be prepared as follows:
1. Orange juice with propolis
Propolis has natural antibiotic properties and vitamin C in orange strengthens the immune system.
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 orange;
- 3 drops of propolis;
- 1 tablespoon of anise seed;
- 1 teaspoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Mix all the ingredients and gargle for as long as you can, about 2 times a day, when you wake up and before bedtime, for example.
2. Gargling with cayenne and lemon
Cayenne pepper temporarily attenuates the pain of an inflamed 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 ingredients and gargle several times a day.
3. Tea of alteia and ginger
The alteia soothes irritated tissues and ginger and peppermint relieve inflammation.
Ingredients
- 250 mL of water;
- 1 teaspoon root of alteia;
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger root;
- 1 teaspoon dried peppermint.
Method of preparation
Boil the alteia and ginger roots in the water in a covered pan for 5 minutes and then remove from the heat and add the peppermint, cover and leave to infuse another ten minutes. Finally, one should strain and drink whenever necessary.
Investing in foods rich in vitamin C such as lemon and pineapple is also a good strategy to get rid of the discomfort caused by throat inflammation. But in addition, one should also keep the throat well hydrated by drinking small sips of water during the day.
Sucking a bit bitter chocolate chip also helps to fight dry and irritated throat, being a natural remedy option, but in small amounts. Chocolate also has antioxidants that help in the recovery of the person, aiding in its recovery.
