Gargling is a simple and remarkably effective way of killing germs
and soothing sore throat. Try one of these homemade gargles next time
you’re looking to relieve throat pain:1. Salt and Water
Try grandma’s sore throat remedy by mixing ¼ teaspoon salt in one cup of warm water. (Use the hottest water you can comfortably tolerate. Cold gargles are ineffective). If you have it, add 1 tablespoon of Listerine for germ-killing power. The briny solution helps rinse away and neutralise acids in the throat, relieving the burning sensation and promoting fast healing of irritated mucous membrane.
Note: Mix a fresh batch of gargle for every use. Better to waste a bit pouring it out than to leave it in your glass, where it might become contaminated with bacteria. Also, also do not swallow the gargle; spit it out.
2. Lemon and Water
Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice in 1 cup of water for this home remedy for sore throats; the astringent juice will help shrink swollen throat tissue and create a hostile (acidic) environment for viruses and bacteria.
3. Ginger, Honey, and Lemon in Water
This home remedy is made up of 1 teaspoon each of powdered ginger and honey, ½ cup of hot water, and the juice of ½ squeezed lemon. Pour the water over the ginger, then add the lemon juice and honey, and gargle. Honey coats the throat and also has mild antibacterial properties.
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