Natural Home Remedies For Inflamed Throat

Some home remedies to help cure an inflamed throat are the intake of medicinal plant teas with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, gargling with warm water and drinking citrus fruit juices. All these techniques help to deflate the region and eliminate microorganisms that may be present in this region, accelerating recovery.

In addition to using one of these home remedies, you should also adopt a pureed type diet, thus preventing the throat from becoming even more irritated, helping to relieve pain when swallowing. For babies and children an excellent option may be to drink natural juices, as they are more easily accepted and complement the treatment indicated by the pediatrician, which may include anti-inflammatory and antipyretic.

Some home remedies to relieve sore throat are:

1. Ginger and propolis syrup

Natural Home Remedies for Inflamed Throat

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 tsp propolis extract;
  • 1 tsp powdered ginger.

    • Method of preparation

    Mix the ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer until it boils for a few minutes. When lukewarm, store in a glass container. Adults can take 2 tablespoons of this syrup a day, children between 3 and 12 years old can take it once a day.

    2. Pineapple Juice

    Pineapple juice is also rich in Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial, which when sweetened with a little honey helps to keep the throat lubricated.

    Ingredients

  • 2 pineapple rounds (with peel);
  • 1/2 liter of water;
  • 3 drops of propolis;
  • Honey to taste.

    • How to prepare

    Blend the ingredients and then drink.

    3. Marshmallow Tea

    This tea is very useful because marshmallow, also called altea, soothes the tissues that are irritated, while ginger or peppermint decreases inflammation. It is a very good choice because it provides cooling sensation and decreasing the pain of the inflamed throat.

    Ingredients

  • 1 tsp of altea root or marshmallow;
  • 1 tsp of chopped ginger root;
  • 1 tsp of dried peppermint;
  • 250 ml of water.

    • How to prepare

    Add the ginger and the altea in a pot with water and let it boil for about 5 minutes. Then add the peppermint, cover the pot and let the infusion steep for 10 minutes. Drink the tea several times a day.

    4. Lemon gargle with pepper

    Lemon juice gargle with red pepper is an excellent home remedy to end sore throat, because it has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. 

    Ingredients

  • 125 ml of warm water;
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice;
  • 1 tablespoon of salt;
  • 1 pinch of red pepper.

    • How to prepare

    Mix all the ingredients in a glass and gargle several times a day. 

    5. Passion fruit leaves tea

    Passion fruit leaves are useful for relieving discomfort caused by inflamed throat. Therefore, it is advisable to drink this tea whenever you feel that your throat is sore.

    Ingredients

  • 1 cup of water;
  • 1 tbsp of honey;
  • 3 crushed passion fruit leaves. 

    • How to prepare

    Boil the water and passion fruit leaves for a few minutes, let stand for a few minutes, strain and add the honey. Take 2 to 4 times a day.

    6. Strawberry Juice

    Strawberry juice is good because it is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, being excellent for treating throat infections.

    Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of strawberries;
  • 1/2 glass of water;
  • 1 tbsp of honey.

    • How to prepare

    Blend all ingredients and drink 3 to 4 times a day.

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