Sore throat treatment with natural recipes

Sore throats can be very uncomfortable. The main symptom is pain and irritation in the throat, especially when swallowing. Fortunately, there are many natural recipes that help treat sore throats that we will present to you in this report.

There are also a lot of medicines that help treat sore throat and are available in Adam's Pharmacy.

What are the most common causes of sore throat?

As evidenced by medical research, there are many potential causes of sore throats, including:

Viral infections

These include influenza, the common cold, COVID-19, herpes zoster, measles, and chickenpox, all of which can cause a sore throat.

Bacterial

 infections A sore throat is a bacterial infection of the throat, which can cause severe throat pain and difficulty swallowing, and the tonsils can also become very swollen 

Sinus infections The sinuses

are a collection of cavities, and bacteria, viruses, and even fungi can infect those cavities and cause Posterior nasal drip. 

This happens when mucus flows through the throat, where infected mucus can cause a sore throat.

Allergy

Allergens such as dust, mold or nasal dander can cause an infection that contributes to a sore throat.

reflux

is when stomach acid enters the esophagus and mouth during sleep, which is why sore throats caused by acid reflux are worse in the morning. Nocturnal acid reflux can also erode the protective enamel layer on the teeth.

Environmental irritants

Irritation from dry air, chemicals, or cigarette smoke can cause a sore throat. This can be exacerbated by breathing in with your mouth open.

Surgery

Throat surgeries such as thyroidectomy can cause sore throat.

Throat cancer

Tumors can cause throat pain.

Drinks to treat sore throat 

Warm water with honey 

One study showed that warm water sweetened with bee honey is one of the effective home remedies for sore throat, and the reason is that it contains a high percentage of antioxidants that relieve inflammation. 

As for the way to prepare it, it is simple, by adding a tablespoon of bee honey to a cup of warm water, and to get the best results, it is recommended to take it two to three times a day.

Chamomile tea Chamomile 

tea is high in antioxidants. This makes it a useful drink for relieving cold and flu symptoms, including treating sore throats. 

One of the reasons for including chamomile tea on this list is its antibacterial and antiviral properties, as it increases the immune system's ability to fight infection. 

Before consuming chamomile tea, be sure to inhale the steam rising from it, as it helps reduce coughing and improve breathing.

Peppermint Mint

 plays a major role in relieving the symptoms of flu and cold, because it contains menthol, which soothes sore throats, resists expectorants and resists coughing. 

Mint also has antibacterial and antiviral properties, which speed up recovery from sore throats when consumed regularly.

Ginger 

tea Ginger tea provides protection against respiratory syncytial virus, a fast-spreading infection, and sore throat is one of its main symptoms. 

It also helps in treating sore throat and relieving the resulting pain.

Cinnamon tea

If cinnamon tea is prepared with ginger and bee honey, its effectiveness increases in strengthening the immune system and relieving flu symptoms.

Salty Mouthwash

Gargling with a saline solution is one of the ancient remedies for throat pain, but so far there is no evidence that salt water is able to relieve throat pain, but gargling with a saline solution is not considered harmful, and the saline solution is prepared by adding a quarter to half a teaspoon of salt to a glass of water. warm. 

Sage 

Sage is considered very useful for health, as it has many healing properties; It is antibacterial and antiseptic for the body.

 The echinacea plant is widely used in ancient traditional medicine; It is characterized by its anti-inflammatory properties, and helps to raise the body's immunity, and it should be noted that sage and echinacea can be used to make a spray to relieve throat pain.

cider

vinegar is a natural health tonic that has been used for centuries in folk medicine treatments, and apple cider vinegar may loosen phlegm accumulated in the throat.

This in turn helps reduce throat irritation, and it is worth noting that eating warm food may help water mixed with a small amount of apple cider vinegar to relieve a sore throat, even if the mixture does not contain honey.

Prevention of sore throat 

There are some tips that can be followed to prevent a sore throat, and among these tips we mention the following: 

• Eating a large amount of fluids and drinking water constantly is very important, to compensate for the deficiency and get rid of dehydration which exacerbates congestion.
• Stay away from caffeinated drinks such as coffee and soft drinks.
• Eat foods that contain natural antibiotics, such as garlic and onions, to eliminate viruses that cause a sore throat, as well as help relieve pain.
• Stay away from processed, fast, and preserved foods that are high in sugar.
• It is important to wash hands frequently to get rid of disease-causing viruses.