24 Natural Sore Throat Remedies For Fast Relief (That Really Work!)

Natural Sore Throat Remedies - My Herbal Apothecary

We’ve all had that horrible feeling of waking up, swallowing and it feels like there’s a thousand tiny razor blades in your throat.

Sore throat is a common ailment that can be caused by a variety of factors, including viruses, bacteria, allergies, and environmental irritants. Symptoms of a sore throat can include pain, inflammation, swelling and difficulty swallowing.

There are a number of over-the-counter medications available for sore throat relief, however many people these days are switching to natural alternatives or home remedies to ease their sore throat symptoms.

In this article we’ll list 24 natural sore throat remedies for fast relief, that really work.

  1. Saltwater gargle: Mix 1 teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water and gargle for 30 seconds. Repeat several times a day
  2. Honey: Mix 1-2 teaspoons of honey into a cup of hot water or tea to soothe your sore throat.
  3. Ginger: Brew a cup of ginger tea or chew on a piece of fresh ginger root.
  4. Lemon: Squeeze fresh lemon juice into hot water or tea and add honey to soothe your throat.
  5. Marshmallow root: Brew a cup of marshmallow root tea or suck on a marshmallow root lozenge.
  6. Turmeric: Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder into a glass of warm milk and drink before bedtime.
  7. Apple cider vinegar: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a glass of warm water and drink.
  8. Peppermint: Brew a cup of peppermint tea or suck on a peppermint lozenge.
  9. Sage: Brew a cup of sage tea or gargle with a sage infusion.
  10. Slippery elm: Brew a cup of slippery elm tea or suck on a slippery elm lozenge.
  11. Cinnamon: Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder into a glass of warm water and drink.
  12. Echinacea: Brew a cup of echinacea tea or take an echinacea supplement.
  13. Chamomile: Brew a cup of chamomile tea and add honey to soothe your throat.
  14. Garlic: Add fresh garlic to your food or take a garlic supplement to boost your immune system.
  15. Cloves: Brew a cup of clove tea or suck on a clove.
  16. Licorice root: Brew a cup of licorice root tea or suck on a licorice root lozenge.
  17. Aloe vera: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of aloe vera juice into a glass of water and drink.
  18. Coconut oil: Swish a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 15-20 minutes (oil pulling).
  19. Fenugreek: Brew a cup of fenugreek tea or gargle with a fenugreek infusion.
  20. Onion: Add raw onion to your food or take an onion supplement to boost your immune system.
  21. Green tea: Brew a cup of green tea and add honey and lemon to soothe your throat.
  22. Pineapple: Eat fresh pineapple or drink pineapple juice to reduce inflammation.
  23. Thyme: Brew a cup of thyme tea or gargle with a thyme infusion.
  24. Vitamin C: Take a vitamin C supplement or eat foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, strawberries, and kiwis, to boost your immune system.

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