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Posted by PattyMarie

Hi Erin,
Sore throats are one of my specialties! My favorite treatment is making a pot of sage tea (preferably pineapple sage) with leaves from my own garden. Sage doesn't winter over here, so I have to use dried. Pineapple sage smells, of course, like pineapples.

Sage has astringent qualities which helps with the yuck of a sore throat. Put in a little honey to sweeten it and the honey, along with the heat of the tea, soothes your throat. If you don't have sage leaves, you could use some from your spice cabinet...but I have a hard time drinking tea that reminds me of turkey and stuffing.

This is a treatment you can use all day without side-effects and no numb tongue (like some sprays and lozenges give you). Now, if it's really bad, I sometimes add a pain reliever (acetamenophen or naproxen sodium)...but I try to save them for days when my back acts up.

To help kick in your own immune system, take some echinecea capsules or make a blend of tea with the sage and echinacea. I hope this helps.

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Posted by Musketman

I found this herbal treatments for a sore throat, hope this helps.

GARGLES

Way in the back of your throat--that's where you want the medicine so it can fight the infection. Getting it there is easy with a gargle. For best results, gargle these brews deep in your throat with your head back for several minutes, then spit them out. Mix and match among these preparations to find one that works for you.

Turmeric (Cucuma longa). This spice is very popular in Ayurveda, India's system of natural healing. It contains curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory, along with astringent components that dry out phlemgy throats and antimicrobial agents to battle infection. Gargle with 1 teaspoon of powdered turmeric in a cup of hot water.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Another staple in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia, ginger alleviates inflammation and infection. Brew a tea from a few slices of the fresh root, a teaspoon of ground powder or a premixed tea bag in a cup of hot water. Gargle as needed or drink three cups a day.

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Posted by maa

I hope your sore throat gets better. Gargle in warm salt water. That helps when I have sore throat.
Belle

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