Suck a candy
Suck a candy
It is a good way to keep your throat hydrated thanks to saliva. In addition, if you choose them in flavors such as lemon and mint, elderberry, mint or mint, you will benefit from their balsamic properties.
Drink frequently
Drink frequently
Drink warm water and infusions throughout the day to keep your throat hydrated. You don't have to drink large amounts but small but frequent sips. A well-hydrated throat hurts less.
Infusions for the throat
Infusions for the throat
One of the most effective is sundew decoction, which has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial properties. To do this, boil a tablespoon of sundew per glass of water for 15 minutes. Let stand another 15 minutes and then filter. Drink it warm rather than hot, because very hot or very cold drinks can irritate the throat more. If you add a splash of lemon and a teaspoon of honey, it will be even more effective.
Gargle
Gargle
You can do it with sea water, vinegar, infusion of calendula or dragon's blood, which is not the blood of a mythical animal but of an Amazonian tree. In the case of the first two, use them without lowering. You infuse the calendula by putting a tablespoon per glass of water. And of the blood of drago dilute 25 drops of its extract in half a glass of water for gargles.
Herbal syrups
Herbal syrups
Both plantain syrup and marshmallow syrup are recommended for treating a sore throat. The plantain is especially indicated, in addition, when it is of allergic origin. You can take 2 or 3 tablespoons of these syrups a day.
Soak yourself in a hot bath
Soak yourself in a hot bath
The steam from the bathtub will help soothe your throat and ease the congestion that can accompany it if the pain is related to a cold, flu, or allergy.
Put a scarf around your neck
Put a scarf around your neck
When your throat hurts, cover your neck with a scarf or scarf, depending on the weather. The heat relaxes the muscles and helps to relieve pain. If this is very intense, you can also put on a cloth dampened with hot water, to speed up the process.
Take propolis
Take propolis
Propolis is a product that bees make and that is very rich in trace elements, essential oils and bioflavonoids, components that have balsamic and antiseptic properties. You should take 1 gram of propolis every 8 hours.
Rest your voice
Rest your voice
Talking, shouting, singing … using your voice can aggravate a sore throat, whether or not it is the cause. Try to be silent as long as possible and you will notice improvement.
A glass of milk with honey
A glass of milk with honey
Honey helps to soothe the throat and heal a possible infection, because it has antibacterial properties. In addition, drinking it with milk contributes to a good rest, which is also important to recover from an infectious process.
Rest
Rest
Rest as much as you can because it is one of the most effective home remedies to end a sore throat of infectious origin.
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Drink (basically water)
Keeping your throat hydrated is one of the first reliefs you can give yourself. To do this, just water at room temperature. Whatever drink you drink, it should be warm or warm, never too hot or too cold, because then it would contribute to irritating the larynx even more.
Suck candy
By sucking on a candy, you make saliva secrete, so you also help the larynx to be well hydrated. If they are also candies made from elderberry, mint, honey … you will also be able to soften the throat.
Gargle
- With dragon blood. No, you don't have to get hold of one of Daenerys's dragons. Dragon's blood is the sap of an Amazonian tree that has soothing and disinfecting power, so it is very useful in these cases. Put about 25 drops of this product in half a glass of water and gargle. Depending on the discomfort you have, you can do it morning and night or more times a day.
- Calendula. If Drago's blood has not convinced you, you can soften your throat by gargling with a marigold infusion that you will make by boiling a tablespoon of marigold flowers per glass of water. When it is warm, strain and gargle.
- Others. It is also recommended to gargle with sea water and apple cider vinegar, since both have antibacterial and moisturizing properties, which help the mucous membranes.
Take propolis
Propolis is what bees use to seal their combs and they make it from resinous and balsamic substances. It stands out for its richness in minerals, trace elements, essential oils and bioflavonoids. It has an antiseptic, calming action and, in addition, contributes to strengthening the mucous membranes. It is recommended to take 3 g a day divided into three doses of 1 g to treat a throat infection.
Echinacea extract drops
Echinacea has a double action that is especially indicated in sore throats since, on the one hand, it stimulates the immune system, and on the other, it has a disinfecting action against fungi, bacteria and viruses. For a sore throat, take 20 to 30 drops of extract diluted in water, 2 to 3 times a day, minimum one week, maximum 4.
Herbal syrups
- Plantain if the pain is of allergic origin. If your sore throat is of allergic origin, we recommend plantain syrup. Take a tablespoon three times a day and you will notice how it relieves irritation, you have less mucus and congestion and it is easier for you to swallow. Besides allergic rhinitis, it also relieves laryngitis, colds and stomach problems.
- Marshmallow syrup if you have a hard time swallowing. The syrup that is made from the root of this plant is ideal to help reduce inflammation of the throat. Take it between 2 and 3 times a day according to the dosage indicated on the package.
And if you also have a cough, sundew infusion
It is an antitussive, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial and antispasmodic plant. Take it as a decoction, boiling a tablespoon per glass of water for 15 minutes, letting it rest for another quarter of an hour and then strain. If you take it sweetened with honey, it will still help you more.
Take a hot bath
The steam from the bath helps to decongest and soften the throat. Immerse yourself in the water at around 37º and relax while the humidity of the environment helps to relax the irritation of the neck.
Wear neckerchiefs
In addition to preventing drafts from worsening the situation, local heat helps relax the muscles in the area and relieves pain.
Rest your voice
Straining your voice can cause a sore throat. But, in turn, when you already have a sore throat, having to talk a lot can aggravate the situation. In these cases, try to be as silent as possible.
Rest
When the sore throat is of viral or bacterial origin, resting helps to improve the situation and to restore you earlier in every way.
