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Sore throat? Try these effective home remedies

A scratchy or painful throat is common in monsoon season as there are a lot of viruses around. A sore throat can be really irritating as it makes swallowing or even speaking difficult. According to Ayurveda, a sore throat is caused due to Vata-Kapha imbalance. Dr Dixa Bhavsar, an Ayurveda expert, suggests some very effective home remedies for sore throat.

Updated on: Sep 18, 2021 6:17 PM IST

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Sore throat is a common problem in rainy season. You can do turmeric-salt water gargle or have amla juice with honey for relief. Here are some other effective Ayurveda remedies by Dr Dixa Bhavsar. (Pixabay)

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Sore throat is a common problem in rainy season. You can do turmeric-salt water gargle or have amla juice with honey for relief. Here are some other effective Ayurveda remedies by Dr Dixa Bhavsar. (Pixabay)

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1. Turmeric and salt water gargles: Take 250-300 ml of water and add 1 tbsp of turmeric and half tbsp of salt and boil it for 5 minutes. Once it is warm enough to touch, gargle with it to boost your immunity. You can gargle 3-4 times a day. It'll make you feel less congested and soothe your throat like anything. (Pixabay)

Updated on Sep 18, 2021 6:17 PM

1. Turmeric and salt water gargles: Take 250-300 ml of water and add 1 tbsp of turmeric and half tbsp of salt and boil it for 5 minutes. Once it is warm enough to touch, gargle with it to boost your immunity. You can gargle 3-4 times a day. It'll make you feel less congested and soothe your throat like anything. (Pixabay)

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2. Yastimadhu (licorice): You can take 1 tsp licorice powder and have it with honey twice a day or add in it warm water and gargle with it twice a day. (Pixabay)

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2. Yastimadhu (licorice): You can take 1 tsp licorice powder and have it with honey twice a day or add in it warm water and gargle with it twice a day. (Pixabay)

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3. Packed with Vitamin C, amla is very effective in sore throat. Have 15-20 ml of amla juice with 1 tsp honey twice a day.

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3. Packed with Vitamin C, amla is very effective in sore throat. Have 15-20 ml of amla juice with 1 tsp honey twice a day.

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4. Boil 1 tsp fenugreek in 250 ml of water for five minutes, strain it and drink it. (Pixabay)

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4. Boil 1 tsp fenugreek in 250 ml of water for five minutes, strain it and drink it. (Pixabay)

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5. Boil half tsp cinnamon powder or small cinnamon stick in 250 ml of water for five minutes, strain and let it be warm or cold enough, then add some honey and lemon and drink it. (Pixabay)

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5. Boil half tsp cinnamon powder or small cinnamon stick in 250 ml of water for five minutes, strain and let it be warm or cold enough, then add some honey and lemon and drink it. (Pixabay)

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Boil 4-5 tulsi leaves in some water, strain and drink it. You can also add honey and ginger if you like. (Pixabay)

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Boil 4-5 tulsi leaves in some water, strain and drink it. You can also add honey and ginger if you like. (Pixabay)

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7. Nothing better than warm milk with turmeric and black pepper at bedtime to soothe your throat. (Pixabay)

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7. Nothing better than warm milk with turmeric and black pepper at bedtime to soothe your throat. (Pixabay)

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8. Take some warm water, add half a lemon, some honey and drink it. (Pixabay)

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8. Take some warm water, add half a lemon, some honey and drink it. (Pixabay)

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9. Sip on warm water throughout the day. You can try any of these remedies for relief from sore throat. (Pixabay)

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9. Sip on warm water throughout the day. You can try any of these remedies for relief from sore throat. (Pixabay)

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