Relieving throat pain

Homemade drinks to relieve a sore throat

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: January 16, 2017
Homemade drinks to relieve a sore throat

When we suffer from a sore throat, besides affecting our general welfare, it is very likely we feel a strong discomfort when swallowing the food and drink we consume. However, in those days when we also have a cold or have some kind of oropharyngeal infection it is essential to hydrate ourselves more and drink more liquids than usual to favour the recovery of our health. So you can do so while trying to reduce the pain in the following OneHowTo article we show you which are the best drinks to relieve a sore throat.

You may also be interested in: How To Make Sage Tea For A Sore Throat

Contents

  1. Water
  2. Natural fruit juices
  3. Lemon with honey
  4. Sage infusion
  5. Ginger tea
  6. Thyme infusion

Water

Drinking plenty of water during the day and staying well hydrated is vital, as we know, for the proper internal functioning of our body. This takes on special significance when we have a old and suffer from symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, etc. And that is why when suffering from a cold or flu it is advisable to increase the consumption of water in order to restore the natural balance of the body as soon as possible and begin to recover.

Moreover, you can also soothe a sore throat momentarily by adding a teaspoon of salt to a cup of water and gargling this preparation.

Homemade drinks to relieve a sore throat - Water

Natural fruit juices

A good supply of vitamin C is very important to strengthen our immune system and increase our defences, which is essential when we suffer a cold or infection that affects our health. Furthermore, this vitamin is perfect and the most recommended to combat the symptoms of common colds, including sore throat. That is why a great natural way to relieve it will be to prepare and drink some delicious juices made from fruits rich in vitamin C, Including:

  • Red fruits: strawberry, raspberry, currant.
  • Citrus fruits: orange, tangerine, grapefruit.
  • Kiwi, papaya, mango and guava.
Homemade drinks to relieve a sore throat - Natural fruit juices

Lemon with honey

Taking lemon with honey is the most popular and traditional remedy that exists to relieve a sore throat. It is also very effective in the case of irritation or other conditions such as tonsillitis, sinusitis or asthma. Besides, the properties of honey will help you recover lost energy and combat the general ill feeling.

To prepare, you only have to boil a cup of water, add a little honey and a tablespoon of lemon juice, mix and it is ready to drink! You can drink it to help cope with the sore throat or you can also use it to gargle because this result is also effective. In our article how to prepare lemon with honey to relieve my sore throat you can see many more details on the matter.

Homemade drinks to relieve a sore throat - Lemon with honey

Sage infusion

Besides the above drinks to relieve a sore throat there are plants with very beneficial medicinal properties that help you recover from this condition faster. One of these is sage, a plant with powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects which is excellent for the treatment of oropharyngeal inflammation and to soothe the discomfort that is caused by diseases such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis or gingivitis.

Want to know how to use it against a sore throat? Find out in our article How to make sage tea for a sore throat.

Homemade drinks to relieve a sore throat - Sage infusion

Ginger tea

In the event that the sore throat is not the only thing affecting you, and you also have a frequent cough and difficulty breathing, you can find a good solution in ginger tea. The root of this plant contains countless effective properties in treating symptoms of cold, flu and respiratory infections. See our article how to prepare a ginger herbal tea and have a cup a day until you start to notice improvements.

Homemade drinks to relieve a sore throat - Ginger tea

Thyme infusion

Thyme is a great antiseptic and another top throat soother and its irritation. If you want to take advantage of all the benefits that this plant gives you, we suggest you gargle with the following preparation. Boil a glass of water and add a small teaspoon of dried thyme. When it has reached boiling point, leave to stand for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Strain the liquid obtained and when it is not so hot, gargle with it to reduce the discomfort in your throat.

Homemade drinks to relieve a sore throat - Thyme infusion

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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