Best home remedy for a sore throat

smileyhaggis

loopy_lass wrote: »

this works for me, into a pan of boiling water, grate some fresh peeled ginger, squeeze half a lemon and chuck the bits in anyway, simmer this mix until ginger and lemon looks "cooked" add honey to taste. drink hot or cold... MMMmmm lovely and soothing.

hth loops

Yep.....This combination works for me too....although I generally put all the ingredients in a mug, pour in boiling water and allow it to infuse before drinking (minus the 'bits').

southernscouser

A bottle of Southern Comfort.

smileitconfusespeople_2

3 tablespoons of vinegar 1 table spoon course salt/sea salt a little warm water and gargle tastes simply vile but works do not swallow and dont rinse your mouth out

about 4 drops of teatree oil inabout 4tables spoons warm water and gargle again do not swallow or rinse out

works for me...hth

rockie4

My GP told me to gargle with soluble paracetamol before swallowing it, tastes foul but it really works!

xxvickixx

I would see your GP if you are having trouble swallowing. Self help remedies that I find effective are gargling with soluble paracetamol and salt (not together) in warm/hot water.

miffyhugmuffin

Another vote for gargling with salt water. I think I heard somewhere that sage tea is good to drink if you have a sore throat. Hope you feel better soon!

Reds-on-Sea

Yep, gargling warm salty water 4 times a day, I've never had a sore throat lasting for more than 1 day if I have gargled.

toinfinityandbeyond

my mums friend swears by marshmallows,i have no idea why!!!

Amanda65

Gargle disprin / soluable aspirin (obviously only for over 12's and those not allergic!) The gargling coats the throat giving immediate relief then swallowing puts the painkiller in your system.

esmecullen

I swear by hot lemon, honey and cloves. Dont know why it works but the cloves act as a natural painkiller/antiseptic.

2tbs lemon juice

2tsps clear honey

10 cloves

Add the lemon juice, honey and cloves together in a mug, pour boiling water over until the watercomes 1/4 of the way up. Leave to stand for about 10mins. Add more boiling water and drink while still hot.

I swear your throat will feel better the next day!!:D