What is a good home remedy for a sore throat?

Answer by  sharon4595 (650)

Besides the stuff you can buy, you can put 1 tsp of salt into a 8 oz glass of warm water. You will need to gargle with it 3 or 4 times a day.

Answer by  SLSharma (43)

Chew ten pieces of pepper. There willbe moderate burning sensation in throat. Take a cup of tea. Within fifteen minutes u will feel some relief.. If u find it difficult,take a piece of ginger (yr thumb size) dip it in honney. Chew it slowly followed by a cup of any hot drink.

Answer by  wj (646)

Take a painkiller like paracetamol. You can buy over the counter throat sprays or lozenges cheaply, some kinds contain anasthetic to numb your throat. Make hot drinks with lemon juice and honey to soothe your throat. Get plenty of rest, eat soft foods and try not to talk too much to give your throat the chance to heal.

Answer by  mabelle (44)

Try gargling with warm salt water. Use about 1 to 3 teaspoons of salt per cup of hot water. Gargle for 5 minutes. Repeat every hour as needed.