Aromatherapy Treatment for Sore Throats
Use steam inhalations with oils such as Benzoin, Lavender or Thyme.One droponly of essential oil of Lemonon 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) of honey acts as a powerful local antiseptic, as well as being soothing.
Herbalism Treatment for Sore Throats
If possible , use the following herbs as tinctures forgargling,if unavailable thenuse cooled infusions Agrimony(Agrimonia eupatoria), Sage (Slvia officinalis), and Thyme (thymus vulgaris) are all astringent,tonnig up the membranes ,the latter two also being quite. Antiseptic. For a more powerful effect try using a tincture of Myrrh ( commiphora molmol), together with one or more of the others,If making infusions, add two broken liquprice stick to give a more soothing effect,or else use Marshmallow (Altbea officinalis ) leaf in equal amounts with the other herb (S).
Homeopathy Treatment for Sore Throats
The choice is wide, depending on the causes and the nature of the symptoms.It is advisable to look at other headings in this section too. Apis Mel: for a red, swollen, burning throat anddifficulty in swallowing anything. Kali Bich: for sharp pains, relieved by swallowing, although there may also be a feeling of a frog in the throat is especially dry and sore first thing in the mornings, with some sticky mucus. Merc sol: for a painful and raw throat with a lot of watery, possibly unpleasant- smelling saliva.
Naturpathy Treatment for Sore Throats
For adults and older children the diet canbe restricted to fruit juices only for a day or two at most; younger children and infants will be unlikely to cope with this ,so simply reduce the dairy foods and give plenty of fruit juices.If the throat is swollen and feels very hot, try a cold compress very hot , try a cold compress around it.
Occupational Hazards
Many occupations involve excessive use of the voice e.g teaching, and sore throats are commonplace. The regular use of herbal gargles can ease this discomfort, and help to prevent loss of voice or an actual infection. Keeping the throat moist by drinking liquids often, helps too, available suck zinc lozenges.Rest the voice and keep in a warm atmosphere. In modern offices the dry air leads to frequent sore throats.Sip liquids often, and try to make the air more moist if possible for example with plants.
