Losing your voice is a nightmare for anyone because of the inconvenience that is caused by the inability to speak, but even more so for those who use their voice at work: teachers, presenters, singers, public speakers, etc. That is why we often need clear our throats to try to get our voice back as soon as possible. At OneHowto, we want to help you by giving you some tips on how to cure hoarseness.
Onion and lemon
A good trick to cure hoarseness and get your voice back is to make an onion and lemon mix as among the many benefits of onion it is a great expectorant so we will find that it helps to clear and bring back our voice.
To do this, peel an onion and cut it in half. Then cut it into pieces and put in a small bowl. Meanwhile, juice the lemon and then add the juice to the bowl of onion. Pour in water until it just covers the mixture and leave to soak overnight. The next morning, strain the mixture and drink it slowly to cure your hoarseness.
Thyme
Another natural remedy that works against losing your voice uses a major aromatic and medicinal herb: thyme. As an antiseptic and expectorant, it is widely used to treat conditions that affect the airways.
For this, you will need to blanch the thyme in a bowl of hot water; the water should just be hot enough to blanch it rather than boil it. Let it sit in the water for about 10 minutes and then strain. Then add the freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon to the liquid thyme, along with a tablespoon of honey. We recommend drinking a cup of this mixture every day for a week. In this article we explain in more detail how to cure hoarseness with thyme.
Ginger
To get your voice back, you can also try ginger. This root vegetable, besides being a cooking condiment, has medicinal properties and is highly recommended for sore throats.
If you want to use this trick to cure your hoarseness, you can suck a piece of ginger or make yourself a ginger infusion along with lemon juice and honey.
Hedge mustard
Known as 'Singer's Plant,' hedge mustard is a wild grass with yellow flowers and is fantastic at curing the symptoms of hoarseness. Allegedly, the minstrels of the Middle Ages used it to avoid losing their voices during performances.
To use this trick to cure hoarseness, boil some water and add a spoonful of hedge mustard. Leave to stand for 15 minutes and then filter through a sieve. You should take it 2-3 times daily or you can gargle it or inhale the steam off an infusion as often as you like. It is not recommended for people who suffer from gallstones.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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