Treating sore throat with medicinal plants

Sore throat: Some medicinal plants have been used for a long time to reduce sore throat problems. A summary of these medicinal plants and their applications are following:

Lemon and honey warm drink

Among the types of home remedies that are very common in sore throats, use a mix of fresh Sour lemon juice and honey with warm water. Sour lemon and honey have disinfectant properties. You can use apple vinegar instead of sour lemon juice. 

Thymus vulgaris

herbal remedies are very useful to treat colds and sore throats. Medicinal plants can also be used for antioxidant or strong antibacterial properties. So, you can use Thyme as a warm beverage or as a warm mist.

 Lavender

Due to its relaxing and anti-inflammatory effects, it can be very effective in relieving pain during sore throat.

Echinacea angustifolia

It is another herb which is used in traditional medicine to treat sore throats and colds. This plant has very strong antibiotic properties. It can enhances the immune system and is very effective in controlling infections and respiratory diseases. We recommend using this plant instead of using a chemical antibiotic.

Garlic

Garlic has strong antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. When your throat is sore, you stay at home and relax. For this reason, there is no excuse for not consuming garlic.

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Glycyrrhizin, one of the important compounds in this plant, which helps to reduce inflammation. This beneficial combination inhibits the growth and pathogenic effects of most viruses.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains anti-bacterial and antiviral properties. Combining it with honey, which is a strong and natural disinfectant, helps to treat sore throats.

Ginger

Ginger is a good medicine to treat colds and flu. Cut the ginger and keep it in a bowl of freshly sour lemon and honey. Using this mixture is very useful to treat colds and sore throats.

Olive oil

It is also effective for relieving sore throats. A spoon of olive oil, before bedtime, relieves sore throats and with this remedy you can also sleep and relax.

Steaming with Medicinal Plants

Steaming and moisturizing the respiratory system and throat can be helpful in improving sore throats. If it taken with some medicinal Plants, it will be multiplied. Some medicinal plants used for steaming can be thyme, eucalyptus, lavender and peppermint.

It should be noticed that as we gradually approach the cold season, it is better to stabilize your body with miraculous plant compounds against viruses and bacteria then, you can enjoy the fall and winter.