Home remedies for sore throat

Natural remedies can prove to be effective in curing your sore throat (if caused by a viral infection). The advantage of natural remedies over medication for curing a viral sore throat is that they have no side effects and will not make you drowsy! The following are some of the simplest and most effective natural remedies for curing sore throats-


Salt water gargles- Add a pinch of salt to lukewarm water and gargle in 2-3 hour intervals throughout the day. While the warm water soothes your throat, salt helps in reducing the inflammation.


Honey with black pepper and ginger- Add a half a teaspoon of black pepper and half a teaspoon of crushed ginger to 5 teaspoons of honey. Take a spoonful of this concoction 3-4 times a day Honey is said to be a natural decongestant, ginger is known for its healing properties and black pepper has for long been used in traditional medicine to treat coughs and colds. However, honey should not be given to young children and infants without consulting a doctor.


Basil leaves are said to have natural healing properties, add 2-3 basil leaves to a cup full of boiling water, and have it as a drink when the water becomes lukewarm. Consuming this drink 2-3 times in the day will help soothe the pain and discomfort in the throat.