At least once a year, and sometimes more often, when you fall ill, you ask yourself: "What can be done for a sore throat?" The answer to this question is very simple: in order not to risk your he alth and the well-being of loved ones, you can immediately use folk methods of treatment that are very effective when your throat hurts and your cough does not let you sleep.
Sage infusion
Sage is one of the remedies that should be washed out of a sore throat every three hours. Sage infusion is considered one of the best antiseptics for sore throats, it is used to rinse the mouth with flu pain and sore throat.
Decoctions of herbs
A folk remedy for a sore throat is gargling with decoctions of oak bark or chamomile, which bring great relief. An infusion of mint leaves, chamomile and calendula flowers also helps. Mix the herbs in equal amounts and pour boiling water. Let it stand for about a quarter of an hour, and then gargle regularly.
Beets
For a long time, freshly squeezed beet juice has been popular as an excellent remedy for sore throats. To a glass of juicebeets add one tablespoon of apple or wine vinegar. Gargle your throat at least three to four times a day. But if you don’t have fresh beets on hand, use a concentrate that can be found in stores. It is diluted according to the instructions on the package and used as a rinse.
S alt water
What else will help with a sore throat? Rinse it with s alt water. To do this, dilute one teaspoon of s alt in a cup of water.
Onion based products
Onion juice
Onion juice is a folk remedy for a sore throat, which requires grating an onion and squeezing the juice thoroughly. You can add lemon juice or honey to it. This syrup should be drunk all day - 4-6 times two teaspoons.
Onion syrup
Several onions cut and separate each layer from each other. Lay the onion slices in layers in a jar, sprinkling each with sugar. The prepared mixture should 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 a sore throat is used 2 teaspoons three times a day.
Plentiful drink
If you have a sore throat, it is recommended to drink up to three liters of liquid per day. It is best if it is tea with the addition of raspberry leaves, elderberry infusion, lime infusion, ginger compote. Juices rich in vitamin C (orange, grapefruit) should not be neglected, butalso water with the juice of half a lemon and two teaspoons of honey.
Milk
In a glass of non-hot warmed milk, add 2 teaspoons of honey and butter - half a teaspoon.
Ginger
A folk remedy for a sore throat is ginger compote. Ginger cut into thin slices, pour a glass of water and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. Then drain and add one teaspoon of honey. This compote is drunk warm twice a day.
Humidity
If you have a sore throat in the room, you must maintain optimal humidity. If there is no special humidifier, you can use the following effective method: spread a damp towel on a warm radiator.
