Effective home remedies for sore throat

Home remedies for the self-treatment of sore throats

Home remedies can be used for sore throats. Most forms of sore throat are the result of a viral infection and occur in the context of a pharyngitis, laryngitis or a common cold, which is accompanied by cough, runny nose and other symptoms. Against the complaints, there are a variety of traditional home remedies, which can be easily produced and effectively applied at home.

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• Home remedies for the self-treatment of sore throats
• First aid for sore throat: Drink a lot and protect the body
• Sore throat: When to the doctor?
• Cold neck wrap against sore throat
• Quark roll, potato wrap & flax seed wrap
• Gargling with herbs and flaxseed
• With herbal tea for throat infections
• Healing berries for sore throat and cold
• Natural treatment with Schüssler salts
• Tips for strengthening the immune system
• Chronic stress promotes the development of sore throats

First aid for sore throat: Drink a lot and protect the body

The complaints are often relieved already by regular drinking, because this ensures that the mucous membranes are kept moist and irritations are weakened. Water is best when mixed with diluted fruit juices and herbal teas (such as sage, thyme, chamomile).

Rest, warmth and regular drinking often cause relief. (Image: khosrork / fotolia.com)

In the acute phase you should eat as soft as possible, non-irritating food and pay attention to physical protection for one to two days. It is important to avoid drafts, long and loud talking and smoking. The living rooms should have enough humidity.

Sore throat: When to the doctor?

Medical advice should be sought if, despite self-treatment, the symptoms do not improve after three to five days or if a high fever occurs. A severely swollen neck and visible pus marks in the throat are to be understood as a sufficient reason for a doctor's visit.

Cold neck wrap against sore throat

A cold wrap, which stays on the neck for a longer time, absorbs the body heat, dams it and thus actually acts as a heat application. Worn overnight, it can relieve pain and inhibit inflammation. To make a linen cloth moistened with cold water, folded into a scarf and wrapped around the neck. Another, dry cloth and finally a wool scarf are tied over it.

Quark roll, potato wrap & flax seed wrap

Does the damp cold wrap for some already sufficient effect, others swear traditionally on the home remedy Quark wrap for sore throat. For this, a damp cold wrap is additionally coated with fresh quark and wrapped directly around the neck with the quark side.

If you prefer it just as warm, you can mash boiled potatoes and wrap them hot in a towel. When the mass has cooled slightly, the potato wrap is tied around the neck. It is - especially in small children - make sure not to put the wrap too hot!

To increase the effect of neck wraps, it is also recommended to cook flaxseed flour from the health food store with a handful of marshmallow root in three liters of water for 20 minutes and then crush the mass into a porridge. Painted on a damp linen cloth and wrapped around the neck, the porridge has a soothing effect on sore throat and hoarseness.

Gargling with herbs and flaxseed

In throat pain, the pharyngeal mucosa is dry, irritated and inflamed. Regular gargling, e.g. every two hours, moisturizes the sore mucous membrane and brings the active ingredients from the gargle solution directly to the place of action.

The essential oils of sage and camomile counteract inflammation in the throat and throat, expel viruses and bacteria and promote wound healing. For gargling, a solution of one teaspoon of sage leaves and one teaspoon of chamomile flowers is poured over with 0.5 liters of water. After 20 minutes, the liquid can be strained and used to gargle.

The flax, scientifically as Linum usitatissimus is a tall up to 80cm tall plant that has narrow leaves and blue flowers. Their elongated, brown seeds have a mucosal protective effect that we can take advantage of for sore throats. For this purpose, one teaspoon of flaxseed with 0.25 liters of cold water poured over and left without heating for twenty minutes. The sieved liquid can be used directly as a gargle solution.

Sage tea, like chamomile tea, is an effective home remedy for sore throats. (Image: B. Wylezich / fotolia.com)

With herbal tea for throat infections

Sage and chamomile are by their anti-inflammatory and germ-inhibiting effect as a tea for internal use. Taking marshmallow root or flaxseed, the pharyngeal mucosa is particularly protected. If there are also body aches as part of a cold, the mixture can be supplemented with willow bark, whose active ingredients are the natural model of painkillers such as aspirin represents.

To support the self-healing powers sweaty components, such as elder or lime blossom, should not be missing. The best way to put together a tea in the pharmacy, which suits the acute complaints.

For recurrent sore throat from tonsillitis, throat or laryngeal inflammation, a tea from the beaver root, drunk three times a day, can provide relief. For this, a heaped teaspoon of beaver-root is doused with a quarter-liter of cold water and brought to a boil slowly. After one minute of cooking, the liquid can be strained and drunk.

Healing berries for sore throat and cold

Thanks to their vitamin richness, berries have always been a popular home remedy for all cold complaints.

So it is advisable to have already in cold seasons as a precaution spreads, dessert sauces and juices on the menu, which contain sea buckthorn. Likewise, rose hips, the fruits of wild rose, are often enjoyed as tea or jam to use their natural vitamin richness to boost the body's powers. Like sea buckthorn, rose hip helps to quickly overcome all feverish colds.

In addition to the general increasing effect of the defensive powers, blackcurrants, as well as fresh blackberries, should serve well for sore throats, coughs and hoarseness, by puréeing them and making them into a delicious drink with fresh mineral water and drinking regularly.

With the help of Schüssler salts, halal pain can be treated in a very natural way. (Image: Gerhard Seybert / fotolia.com)

Natural treatment with Schüssler salts

Pain in the throat can be treated very effectively with Schüssler salts. At the first signs, such as throat scratching, general malaise, fatigue, and a harsh voice, salt # 3 (Ferrum phosphoricum) is the ideal first aid. Because it supports the body in the oxygen uptake into the blood and thereby boosts the metabolism, strengthens the resistance and promotes the elimination of toxins.

If the dysphagia is already more pronounced, the throat is red and the tongue is covered, salt no. 4 (potassium chloratum) is suitable. If the pain is accompanied by mucous expectoration, the No. 3 and No. 4 can be taken alternately.

In the late stage of inflammation, i. If the sore throat lasts longer and there is yellow tongue and partly yellowish secretions, potassium sulphuricum (# 6) may help. This promotes oxygen transfer and cell renewal and stimulates detoxification and purification processes.

For greatly enlarged almonds, salt no. 5 (potassium phosphoricum) can be used to relieve the symptoms.

Tips for strengthening the immune system

In naturopathy, various other measures are recommended that strengthen the immune system and thus mitigate the disease or can avoid it in the future. These include, for example, Kneipp castings, daily brush massages or individually tailored Bach flower therapy.

A glass of warm water with some freshly squeezed lemon juice in the morning can help strengthen the defense. Important medicinal plants that can be used to assist are e.g. Echinacea, purple sunhat or ginseng.

Generally, it is advisable to pay attention to a healthy diet. Red, yellow, orange and green vegetables are especially rich in vital substances such as e.g. Beta-carotene and thereby strengthen our body's defense. Therefore, preferably take hold of vegetables such as e.g. Broccoli, spinach, kale, carrots or tomatoes.

The fruits of lemons, grapefruit, oranges, bananas and berries have a positive effect on the immune system. It is recommended to use spices such as ginger, cumin or oregano to strengthen your health.

Access healthy foods while shopping to boost your immune system. Because the stronger the defense, the better the body is protected from an infection. (Image: Dar1930 / fotolia.com)

Chronic stress promotes the development of sore throats

If you put too many kilos on the scales, you should try to lose weight. Obesity is usually a big risk to our health and weakens the immune system.

Important is regular exercise, adequate sleep and the avoidance of excessive stress. Because those who are constantly "running at full speed" and are under tension produce too many stress hormones, which in the long term lead to an increased susceptibility to infections. Relaxation exercises for stress relief, such as Yoga or autogenic training can help to achieve more inner balance and thus a stronger immune system. (updated July 22, 2016; jvs, nr)

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