How to Use Honey for Sore Throat
A sore throat causes itchy, irritation, or pain in the throat. You may feel pain in the throat when you eat or swallow something. Let see how to use honey for sore throat and relief it.
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Honey
For thousands of years, honey is using natural medication. A study found that honey has various medical properties:
- anticancer activity
- antifungal properties
- anti-inflammatory properties
- antiviral properties
- antidiabetic properties
- antioxidant properties
Honey for Sore Throat
- You can mix 2 tbsp on honey on tea for Warm Water.
- Drink it and soothes the throat.
Read: Ginger for Cough
Other Home Remedies for Sore Throat
- Chamomile tea
- Baking soda gargle
- Marshmallow root
- Slippery elm
- Garlic
- Saltwater
- Peppermint
- Fenugreek
- Licorice root
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cayenne pepper or hot sauce
Read: Tea for Nausea
Prevention Tips
- To prevent sore throat, try to away from sick people who may infectious illnesses like sore throat or flu.
- Wash your hand regularly.
- Avoid spicy foods
- Avoid acidic foods
When to see your doctor
If the sore throat is not responding for honey or any other home remedies then immediately consult a doctor.
You may feel more difficulties with a sore throat like:
- Chills
- Inability to drink fluids
- Difficulty to swallow
- fever
Read: Causes of Increased Body Temperature
Bottom Line
As honey use as natural medicine used to treat sore throat. Before use consult a doctor for medical advice.
