I've got a really sore throat - any ideas for homemade recipes?

[KittyBoo]

All of a sudden, I have got a really sore throat.
It's really painful to swallow and I can hardly speak.
I have just made a hot blackcurrant tea with honey in.
What do you use to soothe a poorly throat?
Thanks

[littleredhen]

i gargle with either salty water - boil kettle put about 2 teaspoons of salt in a cup - half fill with boiling water - allow to cool a little then gargle until all gone or try tcp and boiling water - read instructions on tcp bottle for water/tcp ratio - and allow boiling water to cool a little before gargling - phone nhs 24 if you are worried though

[KittyBoo]

Ta very much.
Got blooming headache now to go with it.

[tessie bear]

gargling with salted water really helps in my experience but is sick making iykwim

[mjburton]

Hot honey and lemon as often as possible. A small dose of brandy is also recommended!

[frivolous_fay]

Many, many hot drinks.

[KittyBoo]

I have been drinking hot lemon with some rosehip syrup in that I got from Lakeland plastics.
I am on my last one now and have put a bit of whisky in it.
Doesn't feel as raw as it did earlier so I am off to bed now.
Thanks for your replies and goodnight.

[Savvy_Sue]

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