View Photos Since there is a seasonal change from summer to monsoon (India), it will also lead to few ailments like common cold, sore throat, skin irritation, skin dryness etc. Although these problems can be treated by as physician some natural remedies or herbal remedies is always better.
Sore throat, specially can be cured through gargling and by avoiding eating a few food stuffs. Some herb medicines act wonders than allopathic medicines. Take a look at how natural remedies can cure sore throat in just days.
Sore Throat Natural Remedies -
1. Herbs: The Sariba plant (Decaepsis hamiltoni) also called "Makali-Beru", Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) bark or Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) root are said to be natural medicines which can not only cure sore throat but can even serve some necessary nutrients like vitamins. The mucilage in elm and marshmellow provide a layer on sore throat curing inflammation. Mix two teaspoons of the mixture (bark or root powdered) to boiling hot water and strain and drink every hour.
2. Sacred Basil: Basil leaves can be added to the boiling water and the dicoction can be strained and stored in a pot. The warm dicoction can be relished with a spoon of fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey. These mixtures can also be used for rinsing the throat (gargling).
3. Make small balls of fresh ginger paste and jaggery, have them like pills after dinner and before breakfast. Avoid drinking water after eating them. The natural medicines not only cure sore throat but also reduce phlegm.
4. Some homeopathic remedies like Hepar Sulphuris and Belladona are also effective medicines. Dissolving pills under the tongue at least three times daily can effectively cure soreness in throat.
5. Oregano leaves or oil is also another natural remedy, dabbing the oil on the throat area or gargling 2-3 teaspoons of hot water with a teaspoon of oil can successful give relief from this seasonal ailment.
6. Lemon zest that we usually discard can also be a best remedy. Soaking lemon zest in a teaspoon of honey and eating chewing zest at least 3 times daily can be a best solution with no expense.
7. Massaging throat with Eucalyptus oil an Camphor oil is also said to bring relief from the seasonal ailment.
These natural remedies may look very local and simple but do the same wonders as the most expensive medicines with any side effects, so try them and get natural.