Natural remedies for sore throat

I’m going through my book: Natural Prescription for Health due to a recent battle with cold/sore throat.  I’m not one to run to the doctor or over the counter drug fairy, thus my thrust in to self treatment.  Okay, so the normal acidophilis to counteract antibiotics, vitamin C, echinachea & zinc lozenges, and steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil.  I’ve got all that so  I read on and the following is what I will try out to accomplish freedom from the sore throat hold.

Golden Seal extract ( alcohol free) – 20 drops in water and gargle, repeat every couple hours.  Don’t use golden seal extensively, like beyond a week.  Bad things, I guess.  I have used this before and its awesome.  Along with the above mentioned treatments.  I will also gargle with warm salt water its always a good back up.  No gross virus or bacteria can live in salt!

Mullein poultice- 4 parts dry or fresh mullein, 1 part hot vinegar, 1 part water.  Leave on for an hour at least or until signs of symptoms reside.  I’ve not tried this but from what it says its supposed to relieve pain, extract toxins,  and can be repeated till one feels better.  Really excited for this one.

Herbal teas- Raspberry leaf,  slippery elm (reduce inflammation)  Infusion: prepare by pouring 2 cups boiling water over 4 grams (roughly 2 tablespoons) of powdered bark and then steeping for 3 to 5 minutes. Drink three times per day and mint (just because I really like it).

Wish me luck and a throat free of pain.  Has anyone else tried these methods?  Did any of them work?

~ by itsjustmythang on January 21, 2009.