Home remedies for sore throat: That helps!
Especially in the cold and wet season it gets us fast: Suddenly we suffer from dysphagia, it scratches the throat, then it comes to hoarseness. Sore throat is often one of the first symptoms of an approaching cold. Most viruses attack the mucous membranes and cause painful inflammation.
Home remedies for sore throat: what really helps
Although the complaints often resolve on their own after a few days, we can still provide some relief with some home remedies in the meantime. These tips gently help against sore throats, without you having to resort to lozenges from the pharmacy:
Gargle with salt water
Even in grandma's time was recommended as a simple home remedy for sore throat, gargling with salt water. Why? The salt-water solution can kill germs, cleanse the pharynx and make the mucus swell. Mix a teaspoon of salt with 250 milliliters of water and gargle with it. You can do that five or six times a day.
Potato wraps and quark rolls
Which neck wrap helps with pain is individually different: Some people prefer warm wraps, for example with potatoes. These are cooked, crushed and then wrapped in a clean cloth. The wrap is fastened around the neck with a second cloth or scarf. Those who feel cold rather than pleasant should try a neck wrap with cottage cheese instead of potatoes.
tea
Hardly anything is good for colds and sore throat as well as a nice cup of tea. Various herbal teas can relieve the symptoms. These include:
- Sage? has anti-inflammatory and calms the mucous membrane
- Thyme? stimulates the so-called cilia to exhale
- Camomile? acts like sage against inflammation
inhalation
Inhalation has a liberating effect on the respiratory tract, much like saltwater gargling. For this are certain essential oils and ointments, which the doctor can prescribe. Just put a few drops of it in hot water, put a towel all over your head, bend over the bowl and breathe deeply for a few minutes.
Ginger and honey
Ginger and honey can also make the most common sore throat disappear very quickly - how exactly this works, you see in the video above!
warmth
With colds we freeze fast because the immune system needs all the energy of the body to fight the pathogens. It is very important that we dress warmly for sore throat and swallowing ? especially on the feet. Because when we are warm, that stimulates the blood circulation? also the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. This is how we quickly get rid of cold viruses and bacteria!
chicken soup
An ancient tip, but still has its legitimacy: chicken soup, best homemade, should always be on the menu for a cold with dysphagia. It contains a protein called cysteine, which is said to be anti-inflammatory. In addition, a chicken soup balances the water and mineral balance.
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There are even more home remedies for cold in this article!
Here we also explain how to treat chronic cold and what you can do if your nose is clogged or you have chills.
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