5 Natural
SORE THROAT SOOTHERS
Sore throats are a PAIN!
I've found these remedies to be
helpful in my household.
1. Sage Tea
Sage tea is made from the leaves of the sage plant. Boil some water; pour hot water over a few tea
leaves (a little goes a long way), steep for 3-5 minutes.
Drink this tea as needed to soothe the throat. You can also gargle with the tea after it
cools.
Sage is valued as an antimicrobial herb, helpful in fighting
infections and congestion, headaches, relieving anxiety, and improving
memory.
Sage is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding because
of its drying effects
2. Honey and Lemon
Use your favorite local honey and mix with a bit of lemon
juice, eat slowly with a spoon to soothe that achy throat or mix with warm
water to drink. This powerful combination
is antibacterial, antiseptic, and immune boosting.
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Never give honey to a child 1 year old or younger
3. Salt
Make a gargle of salt and warm water, about a teaspoon of
salt to 1 cup of water. Gargle with this
several times a day to help relieve the swelling in the throat.
4. Echinacea
The herb Echinacea is antibacterial, antiviral,
immune-enhancing, and a blood cleanser.
If taken at the first sign of any sickness (sore throat) it is proven to
shorten the length of the sickness. Look
for the dried herb in your local herb store.
Bring some water to a boil, add your dried roots, cover and boil for 20
mins. Strain and sip on this “tea” 2-3 times a day until feeling better.
5. Elderberry
Save the best for last!!
Elderberry is found in most every place in the world. It is also an amazing immune booster, used in
the same way as Echinacea. It is easy to drink and give to children because it
tastes so delightful! They are high in
vitamin C, an antiviral and anti-inflammatory.
It is soothing to all of those mucous membranes.
You can find all of these herbs at MountainRoseHerbs.com
5 ways to
soothe your sore throat that are affordable, obtainable, and all natural.
Be well!
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