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Mar
Cure A Sore Throat. Drink a warm chamomile or ginger tea to soothe your throat. Make a saltwater solution with a half-teaspoon of salt in. Gargle with a mixture of warm water and 12 to 1 teaspoon of salt. For an older child.
Mix a hot drink of Manuka honey lemon and warm water. A saltwater gargle of 14 to 12 teaspoon 125 to 250 milliliters of table salt to 4 to 8 ounces 120 to 240 milliliters of warm water can help soothe a sore throat. Use paracetamol or ibuprofen. Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a sore throat and break down secretions. Drink Licorice Root Tea By drinking licorice root tea you can naturally get some relief for your sore throat. A 2015 study 11 found that peppermint essential oil has antibacterial properties similar to those of the antibiotic gentamicin Garamycin thereby proving its efficacy as a potent remedy to cure a sore throat.
Its also known to help kill bacteria in the throat.
A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own. Sore throat is not considered to be one of the main symptoms of coronavirus per the NHS however Kings College London does note that some coronavirus patients do experience sore throats. The anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties of licorice root help reduce swelling and irritation and soothe the mucus membranes in your throat. Hydrating your body will help it fight off infections and clear the sore throat quickly. Salt water mixed with warm water can be soothing to the back of the throat. Pregnant women should not use this remedy.