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| Sore Throat Laryngitis : Helpful Herbs :Related:
Bronchitis *
Influenza *
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Congestion *
Cough *
Sinusitis*
Home Remedies for Sore Throat Laryngitis |
 Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal cords that causes hoarseness or voice loss and usually a dry, sore throat. Many things can make your throat sore, most commonly a viral illness such as cold or flu.
Herbs can soothe the symptoms of sore throats, boost immune function, and fend off viruses. A warm herbal infusion of soothing herbs will help comfort a sore throat. Honey and lemon not only add to the taste but to the healing process as well. You can also apply the healing power of herbs directly by herbal gargles and steam inhalations.
Essential Oils add antibacterial and astringent action to sore throat gargles. Add a few drops to warm salt water. Lemon, Bergamot , Lemon , and tea tree are all good choices.
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Barberry, Common |
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Barberry contains anti-bacterial berberine that is effective against infections of ears, nose and throat. A decoction of either the root or berries makes a good mouthwash for mouth and throat irritations. |
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Colt's Foot |
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You will notice by reading the characteristics of coltsfoot that it is both emollient and expectorant. It will soothe the tissues of the throat as well as cause phlegm to be expelled. (Dawson,Adele ) |
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Elder |
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A gargle made from elderflower infusion or elderflower vinegar alleviates tonsillitis and sore throats. (Mabey, Richard p37) |
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Goldenseal |
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Berberine prevents viruses like streptococci from latching onto our cells, thus preventing common infections. An effective treatment for upper respiratory infections. (Duke, James A, Ph.D. ) |
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Hawthorn |
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Cardiac, diuretic, astringent, tonic. Mainly used as a cardiac tonic in organic and functional heart troubles. Both flowers and fruit and berries are astringent and useful in decoction to cure sore throats. (Grieve, Maude ) |
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Linden |
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Linden flower tea contains mucilage that coat the throat to soothe inflammation and irritation. |
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Oregon Grape |
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Oregon grape root contains tannins that cross link proteins in the linings of the nose and throat, or in the digestive tract, to seal them against infection |
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Plantain |
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A tissue-soother, plantain is demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. The German Commission E, that country's equivalent of the USDA, endorses it as safe and effective for throat inflammation. (White,Linda B., M.D. ) |
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Thyme |
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Wild thyme tea is recommended for cough, hangover, flu, and sore throat. Thyme honey is ideal for sweetening expectorant herb teas. |
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Essential Oils
