How to Make Herbal Gargles

Herbal gargles have a variety of purposes. Gargling with herbal preparations is one way to soothe a sore throat, gum pain, mouth sores and thrush. Herbal gargles are inexpensive and relatively easy to prepare.

Things You'll Need

• Herbal tincture, herbal tea, herbal decoction or herbal vinegar Clean water

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Instructions

• 1

  For gargles made of herbal tinctures, add one part herbal tincture to five parts clean water.

• 2

  For gargles made of herbal teas, add two tsp. dried tea to one cup water.

• 3

  For gargles made of herbal decoction, add one part decoction to one part water.

• 4

  For gargles made of herbal vinegar, add one part vinegar to four parts water.

• 5

  Gargle with any one of the above preparations four or more times daily as long as the condition persists.