Best natural treatment for a sore throat

emmysmom · ‎06-22-2010

I've been gargling with hydrogen peroxide but late last night I found some Halls cough drops..and that really helped. I realized I need to stock up on lozenges, ginger root, etc, its that time of year! What works for you?

Don't cry for a man who's left you--the next one may fall for your smile.
-- Mae West

clangle · ‎11-06-2013

A teaspoon of RAW honey, every few hours. Also helps kill whatever germs are responsible for the sore throat!

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

I like ACV for gargling, and if you swallow it, no biggie.

Warm salt water is good too, but sometimes it makes me gag.

gonnab · ‎03-10-2010

Gargle with apple cider vinegar, to which a little honey has been added. Can be used as often as you need. Don't be afraid to swallow - it tastes terrible but really helps.

adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

Try gargling with warm salt water mixed with honey. Also drinking any warm liquid with honey will help. There is a tea called Throat Coat which helps me but it has licorice root so if you have blood pressure issues you should use it. While ginger is great for stimulating mucus, it can sometimes irritate a sore throat. Good old homemade chicken soup is also great. I find Ricola to be the most soothing lozenge.

It's always a victory for me when I remember why I entered a room.

Lakk · ‎03-10-2010

I was always told a tablespoon of honey and Jack Daniels whiskey every 4 hours, if your not oppose to the alcohol, which I am.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Is your nose stuffy? If so, you're breathing thru your mouth causing more issues w/ the throat. How about focusing on reducing the swelling within the nasal passages? As well as gargling, etc.

onlyshopsonline · ‎03-09-2010

Tea and honey.

"I've been here since October 2006. Wow!"

Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

On 11/8/2014 lolakimono said:
I like ACV for gargling, and if you swallow it, no biggie.

Warm salt water is good too, but sometimes it makes me gag.

What is ACV? I'm actually home today with a really bad sore throat......so I appreciate this thread. I've been using Halls sugarless cough drops and they seem to help a little.