When you experience the misfortune of contracting a strep throat infection, the resulting
pain and discomfort could have you feeling like you want to lock yourself away for
weeks. Even though there are numerous over the counter medicines that have been
created to help people deal with pain and discomfort of different types, many people
would like to avoid taking these types of medications, and instead spend time looking
for more natural alternatives. Fortunately, the old-world methods are documented, and
recent trends have made access to this information more available. Here are some
remedies that can help reduce your discomfort from strep throat in more natural ways.
Salt Water
This is one of the oldest remedies around. When you Gargle with salt water, the salt
helps to break up the mucus in your throat. It also helps to kill any viral or bacterial
agents that are present in the throat. This can help relieve a small amount of pain, as
well as help your body to heal more quickly.
Baking Soda
If you want to beef up the power of the salt water gargling session, you can add some
baking soda to the mixture. The combination of the salt water and the baking soda can
also help to kill various fungi and keep yeasts from getting out of control.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar can help your body to fight the infection because of its antimicrobial
properties. Gargling with Apple Cider Vinegar can also help to break up the mucus in
your throat. Mix a small amount into water, about 2 tablespoons in a small cup. Apple
Cider Vinegar is highly acidic, so you should be sure to drink a lot of water in between
gargling sessions.
Garlic
This herb is still one of the most power antibiotics known to man in food form. Garlic has
been used in nearly all cultures and is famous for its ability to fight many different types
of infections. You can add it to food, or you can even place a sliced clove into a very hot
tea.
Licorice Root
Although this remedy should be avoided during pregnancy, this root has been
associated with soothing sore throats for quite some time. Licorice root has powerful
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and is an excellent anti-inflammatory. It can be
added into a tea very easily by simply steeping it like ginger.