A great natural remedy to calm sore throat and sore throat is pineapple, which can be consumed naturally, or in the form of juice or tea. But chocolate and mint are also excellent.
During the period when the throat is irritated, with the sensation that it is scratching and there is dry cough, it is important to keep the throat always well hydrated and so one should drink small sips of water throughout the day but take a warm tea sweetened with honey is also a great natural solution to combat this discomfort and decrease dry and irritative cough. Here's how to prepare some great home remedies against sore throat.
1. Pineapple tea for inflamed throat
Pineapple is a fruit rich in vitamin C that strengthens the immune system, combating various diseases, especially viral diseases, and is great for treating the sore throat that is caused by flu, colds or forcing the voice in a show or demonstration, for example.
Ingredients
- 2 slices pineapple (with peel)
- 1/2 liter of water
- honey to taste
Method of preparation
Put 500 ml of water in a pan and add the 2 slices of pineapple (with peel), boiling for 5 minutes. Then take the tea from the fire, cover the pan and allow to mix and strain. This pineapple tea should be drunk several times a day, still warm and should be sweetened with a little honey, to make the tea more viscous and help lubricate the throat.
2. Chocolate with mint for sore throat
Eating a bit of bittersweet chocolate at the same time as 1 mint leaf is a great way to lubricate the throat, eliminating the discomfort. Chocolate must have more than 70% cocoa because it contains the highest amount of flavonoids that contribute to fighting laryngitis.
Preparing a fruit vitamin by tapping 1 square of chocolate with 1/4 cup milk and 1 banana is also a good home remedy for sore throat remedy.
3. Sage tea for scratching throat
Another excellent home remedy for sore throat is the gargle with the warm sage tea with sea salt.
The sore throat diminishes rapidly because the sage has astringent properties that temporarily relieve the pain and the sea salt has antiseptic properties that help in the recovery of the inflamed tissue.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- 250 ml of boiling water
Method of preparation
Simply pour the boiling water over the vial and cover the container, leaving the infusion mixture for 10 minutes. After the established time the tea must be cooked and the sea salt must be added. The person with sore throat should gargle with the lukewarm solution at least 2 times a day.
4. Weaning tea for scratching throat
Tanning has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory action being helpful to help counter the signs and symptoms of inflammation in the throat and when taken warm its effects are even better as they calm throat irritation.
Ingredients:
- 30g of vegetable leaves ( Plantago Major L. )
- 1 liter of water
- 10 drops of propolis
Method of preparation:
To make the tea boil the water, extinguish the fire, add the leaves of stocking and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Wait to blend, strain and add the 10 drops of propolis and gargle 3 to 5 times a day with this tea.
5. Eucalyptus tea for irritated and red throat
Eucalyptus is antiseptic and together they help the body in fighting the microorganisms that cause sore throat.
Ingredients:
- 10 Eucalyptus leaves ( Eucalyptus globulus )
- 1 liter of water
Method of preparation:
Boil the water and then add the leaves of the eucalyptus. Let it cool a little and inhale the steam that comes out of this tea at least 2 times a day lasting 15 minutes.
Other Homemade Ways to Fight Sore Throat
Watch the following video for more natural strategies for when you have a sore throat:
