Herbal tea for a sore throat?
Posted by dl-bailey on Dec 09, 2009 · Member since Oct 2008 · 286 posts
Does anyone know a good herbal tea for a sore throat? I have been drinking plenty of hot liquids to soothe my throat. It would be great if I can find something that could make it feel even better. I can't have any tea leaves, though, just herbal tea.
Thank You
Slippery elm, ginger, licorice, spearmint, rosemary and clove are all good for helping with the healing and pain of the sore throat. Kava is great for plain ol' numbing.
Ginger decreases inflammation. Its quite soothing for me when I get a sore throat. Peppermint is good for breaking up congestion and opening the nasal passageways if you are having issues with cough or stuffy nose as well. I hope you feel better!
Yeah, I was gonna say mint too, any mint will help (spearmint, peppermint, etc.) Some swear by pennyroyal if you can get it.
Inhaling rosemary steam helps clear your passages, the old "towel over your head over a bowl" thing. I have mixed rosemary and mint as a tea but found it too stimulating for me. (I'm a lightweight).
And don't forget to gargle (not swallow) saltwater to help disinfect.
And a good bowl of hot sour soup (veg*n style) always helps me. It's hot and comforting and gets your mucus membranes up to scratch.
Many people swear by the cayenne pepper gargle: about 1 teaspoon of cayenne in 4 oz. of warm water..Hope this will definitely give you a good result.
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There is actually one out there called Throat coat. I can usually only find it at health food or whole foods stores though. Tastes gross....like licorice, but it helps a lot.
Thyme tea is good for both sore throat and anything affecting your respiratory system.
ETA: But don't drink more than one or 2 cups a day.
I swear by slices of ginger root added to hot tea. Very soothing.
Also, hot and sour soup. The hot vinegar is very healing.
I swear by slices of ginger root added to hot tea. Very soothing.
Also, hot and sour soup. The hot vinegar is very healing.
And the pepper/vinegar combo will clear any congestion you might have! :)>>>