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The Problem Of Sore Throat

January 9, 2009


Sore throat is the condition in which inflammation occurs on the back of the throat. It is basically due viral infection called flu. Some time exposure to excessive cold or the consumption of cold stuffs also leads to the problem of sore throat. It is a common problem during a climatic change.

The irritation and pain are the main symptoms of sore throat. In some case mild fever can also be observed due to sore throat. The swelling of lymph glands is also a symptom of this infectious disease. The person suffering from sore throat experiences a problem while swallowing something. Due to sore throat eating and drinking becomes painful. Avoid cold stuffs if you are facing the problem of sore throat.

Gargle is one of the best home remedies of sore throat. Take 250 ml of lukewarm water, add a teaspoonful of salt in it, gargle with this salt added water frequently.

You will get a quick relief from the throat pain and irritation. Cinnamon is very helpful in sore throat as it provides a quick relief from pain and irritation. Take approximately one teaspoonful cinnamon powder, add a small amount of powdered pepper, boil the mixture in 250 ml of water, add one teaspoonful of honey to it. This is a very effective home remedy for sore throat. It gives a quick and certain relief from the symptoms.

Fenugreek (methi) is very effective in curing sore throat. For centuries it is a very common home remedy in India and has been proved to be very helpful in the treatment of sore throat. Take 1 liter of water in a pot, add approximately 50 gm of fenugreek seeds, put the mixture in low flame for 15-20 minutes.

Gargle with this water frequently, you will get a quick relief from the sore throat. Ajwain is the best thing to cure throat infection and is very effective in curing sore throat. Prepare a blend of ajwain seeds with salt and use it for gargling. You will find that pain and irritation of throat are reducing slowly.


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