Ayurvedic Home Remedies To Relieve Sore Throat

Some of the remedies that can effectively treat sore throat at home are:

• Gargle with Saltwater

  Gargle with warm water after dissolving half a teaspoon of rock salt. It relieves throat swelling and aids in the loosening and flushing of mucus.

• Cardamom powder

  Dissolve the powder in water, strain, and gargle.

• Fenugreek seeds

  Bring fenugreek seeds to a boil in water, strain, and gargle.

• Turmeric water

  Turmeric is an excellent antioxidant. Mix ½ tsp of turmeric powder in hot water along with ½ tsp of salt. Gargle every 2 hours.

• Basil water

  Boil water with tulsi leaves. You can either drink this mixture after straining it or gargle with it.

• Drink lemon or ginger water

  Add a spoon of honey and lemon juice to warm water and drink it. Honey can help relieve the pain of a sore throat.

• Drink warm liquids

  We could get good relief from sore throat with the use of Warm fluids. It will help to moisten your throat, preventing a dry throat and dehydration. Tea with ginger and honey is a popular Ayurvedic medicine that soothes the inflamed throat. Sip some warm water from time to time to keep you hydrated and moist in the throat. .

• Meditation

  Meditation helps you to relax your body and mind. It energizes you and strengthens the immune system. The yoga asanas and pranayama acts as effective preventive and curative mechanisms for sore throats.

• Chew cloves

  It is an effective home remedy for sore throats. You may bite the clove leaves from time to time to release the oils in them. Their numbing properties prove an effective home remedy for sore throats. .

• Chew betel leaves

  Betel leaves are an ancient and traditional folklore medicine that can help ease your sore throat. You can also boil betel leaves and basil leaves in water till it reduces to about half the content. Strain and drink the liquid. You may add honey or salt to it as per your taste.

• Triphala and Yashtimadhu decoctions

  Add 1 tsp of Yashtimadhu (licorice roots) to 2 cups of water and boil the mixture for 5-10 minutes. Drink this decoction 2-3 times a day. You may also add some honey to it.
  
  Mix ¼ tsp of Triphala powder in water and leave it covered overnight. Drink the clear water in the morning. Triphala has high levels of Vitamin C and clears mucus from the body. It is also an effective detoxifying agent.