At least once a year, and sometimes more often, when you become ill, you ask yourself: "What can be done with a sore throat?" The answer to this question is very simple: in order not to risk your health and well-being of loved ones, you can immediately use alternative methods of treatment, very effective when your throat hurts, and coughing does not allow you to fall asleep.
Sage tea
Sage is one of the remedies for flushing a sore throat every three hours. Sage infusion is considered one of the best antiseptics for sore throat, it is used to rinse your mouth for pain with flu and sore throat.
Decoctions of herbs
A folk remedy for sore throat is rinsing with decoctions of oak bark or chamomile, which bring great relief. An infusion of mint leaves, chamomile and calendula flowers also helps. Mix herbs in equal amounts and fill with boiling water. Let stand for about a quarter of an hour, and then gargle regularly.
Beet
For a long time, freshly squeezed beetroot juice is popular as an excellent remedy for sore throats. To a glass of beet juice add one tablespoon of apple or wine vinegar. Gargle at least three to four times a day. But if you did not have fresh beets at hand, use the concentrate that can be found in stores. It is bred according to the instructions on the package and used as a rinse.
Water with salt
What else will help with a sore throat? Rinse it with water and salt. To do this, dilute one teaspoon of salt in a cup of water.
Onion-based products
Onion juice
Onion juice is a folk remedy for sore throat, for which you need to grate the onion and squeeze the juice thoroughly. You can add lemon juice or honey to it. This syrup should be drunk all day - 4-6 times in two teaspoons.
Onion syrup
Cut a few onions and separate each layer from each other. Lay the slices of the onion in layers in a jar, pouring each with sugar. The prepared mixture must be infused overnight at room temperature. One tablespoon of syrup should be consumed three times a day.
Onion and apple juice
Grate one apple and one onion, mix well and squeeze the juice. This folk remedy for sore throat is used for 2 teaspoons three times a day.
Heavy drink
For sore throats, it is recommended to drink up to three liters of fluid per day. Best if it is tea with raspberry leaves, elderberry infusion, linden infusion, ginger compote. You should not neglect juices rich in vitamin C (orange, grapefruit), as well as water with the addition of juice of half a lemon and two teaspoons of honey.
Milk
In a glass of non-heated warmed milk, add 2 teaspoons of honey and butter - half a teaspoon.
Ginger
A folk remedy for sore throat is ginger compote. Cut the ginger into thin slices, pour a glass of water and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. Then strain and add one teaspoon of honey. This compote is drunk warm twice a day.
Air humidity
With a sore throat in the room, it is necessary to maintain optimal air humidity. If there is no special humidifier, you can use the following effective method: put a damp towel on a warm radiator.