Sore Throat remedy

[LJackson27]

I have a sore throat and it feels very swolen when I swallow.

Does anyone know of any good natural remedies? Someone suggested putting a drop of lemon/brandy in hot water/coffee but does this really work??

Am interested in some feedback as fed up of polishing off a whole packet of Halls etc. that don't seem to do anything!!!

[Velvetee]

Hot water with Honey and Fresh lemon.

[sqad617]

50% whiskey,50% hotwater +large teaspoonful of honey. A good slug of this with 500mgms Paracetamol.

[garner]

I agree with sqad but don't forget the lemon

[Sachs]

Not natural but very soothing, Southern Comfort and hot water xxx

[LJackson27]

it sounds as though the suggestions I've heard are worthy afterall!!!!!

Thanks very much and I'm off to give this a try - will let u know the outcome!!!

[Eve]

An aspirin gargle is an idea as well, don't drink it, just gargle with it and spit it out.

[Eve]

Oh, my dad used to gargle with TCP.

I was never brave enough but it worked for him.

Best stay away from the mistletoe for a while afterwards though :)

[LJackson27]

I didn't have any whiskey in the cupboard but some brandy instead!!

I put a teaspoon of honey in a glass then added some boiling water followed by a teaspoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of brandy!!

It sure tasted nice and so far has been far more soothing than sucking on a Halls!!!

Thanks very much for that!!

[Stormchild70]

If it is a persistant sore throat you should also gargle with warm water and salt. The honey, lemon, and whiskey will soothe it, but the water and salt will make the irritation go away.

[sandmaster]

Honey soothes and is also a natural antiseptic. As others have said add what your mood takes you - lemon, brandy. whisky. In work I add cider vinegar. Some honey is said to have higher antiseptic qualities than others but they all soothe.

[bemore]

buy some peppermint and lemon essence, in hot water with sugar to taste.

but be liberal with the peppermint