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I am not fond of popping a pill for any condition that I feel is preventable or manageable and while you might get tempted to simply pop a lozenge or an over-the-counter medication for a sore throat, remember that these will only give temporary relief and do nothing to eliminate the illness from its root cause.

This simple homemade remedy is what I remember my mommy giving to us as soon as she sensed and each time we went crying feeling uncomfortable swallowing our spittle and has been used since time immemorial to effectively soothe a sore throat by our forefathers and our family to date.

The active component Gingerol present in ginger has powerful analgesic, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, and its volatile oils have properties found to be similar to those of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). This makes it a great remedy for both upper and lower respiratory infections. On the other hand, honey possesses tons of benefits especially antiviral and antibacterial properties along with an instant effect of soothing the inflamed mucosa. This remedy can be safely given to children, adults, and pregnant women unless there is a known contraindication to the same.

Ingredients

A piece of ginger, peeled and washed
Honey (Raw, wild, or manuka honey)

Preparation

A Wonderfully Effective Homemade Remedy for Sore throat using Ginger and Honey — *Peeled and washed ginger*

Step 1- Grate the ginger into fine threads using a grater. Squeeze the juice out of the threads by simply pressing the grated ginger between your fingers.

Step 2- Mix the freshly prepared ginger juice with an equal quantity of honey.

*Mixing equal quantities of honey and ginger juice*

Instructions

An adult can take 1-2 tablespoons at a time and children can consume 1-2 teaspoons each time. Have this 2-3 times a day.
As soon as you consume this ginger-honey remedy, you will feel the sore throat getting less irritating and the severity will reduce over time.
Remember, most cold, cough and sore throat infections are of viral etiology. They are self-limiting and we simply need to rest and take measures to relieve the symptoms till our body fights off the infection completely. However, they may have a bacterial origin on occasion and any deviation from normal or persistence of the symptoms should prompt you to get evaluated by a doctor.
This remedy along with the other measures shall definitely become a part of your homemade remedy cabinet once you experience the results for yourself.

Sending lots of healthy, warm and healing wishes your way.