Sore throat is a common problem for both children and adults. In case you suffer from a mild sore throat, without severe pain that lasts longer than usual, or without high temperature and difficulties in breathing, you can try some home remedies to treat your problem.
The most popular home remedies for sore throat are gargles and herbal teas. As it comes to gargles, there are several types that can be very helpful: a gargle with salt water, a gargle with aspirin water, a gargle with vinegar, a gargle with garlic and any herbal gargle.
To make a gargle with salt water you need to dissolve salt in warm water and use the mixture to make a gargle. The procedure is repeated every few hours. Another option is to dissolve four aspirins in a cup of warm water, and use this mixture to make a gargle with aspirin water. Vinegar gargle can also be very helpful. You need a tablespoon of cider vinegar added to a cup of warm water. For a garlic gargle you should boil a clove of garlic in a cup of water. The mixture should be left to cool and a gargle is done every few hours. You can also use herbal teas to make gargles.
Herbal teas are very effective in the treatment of sore throats as herbs have powerful healing properties. In addition, herbs enhance the immune systems and help us keep ourselves at a healthy bay. Some of most effective herbal teas for sore throat are made from slippery elm, wild cherry and licorice.
