How To Take Care Of A Sore Throat
Posted on July 21, 2008, under Health.
In the case of an acute sore throat, you often experience pain, irritation and inflammation in the throat followed by chills, fever and some hoarseness.Here’s how you can get relief from a sore throat:
- Using basil(tulsi) leaves: The leaves of basil have also been found beneficial in curing a sore throat.Water boiled with basil leaves should be taken as a drink, and also used for gargling.
- Using tea decoction: A decoction made from tea leaves is very beneficial in the treatment of a sore throat.This decoction, mixed with a pinch of salt, should be used as a gargle.It can be used two or three times daily for obtaining relief.It is not necessary to use fresh leaves for this purpose.Boiling water can be poured over used tea leaves in the tea jug and this decoction used as a gargle.
- Using fenugreek seeds: A gargle prepared from fenugreek seeds has been found to be a very effective remedy for treating a sore throat.
- Using tamarind: The use of tamarind water for gargling has also been found to be very effective.
