Homeopathic Remedies for Throat Infections: A Natural Approach

For people who aren't interested in taking traditional Western medicine, homeopathic medicine is a viable alternative for treating a throat infection. Whether it's a dry throat related to allergies or laryngitis, homeopathic medicine can help alleviate symptoms.

Warm Drink Remedies

• Warm drink remedies soothe throat inflammation and soreness. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or ginger to one glass of lukewarm water, or add fresh squeezed lemon juice and honey to hot water and sip slowly.

Gargle Rinses

• Add 1 teaspoon salt to one glass lukewarm water and gargle for 1 minute and spit out into sink. Warm salt water is very soothing to the throat and reduces redness and inflammation.

Natural Herbal Throat Lozenges

• Herbal throat lozenges made from licorice, eucalyptus and honey also soothe the throat. All natural herbal lozenges can be found at natural food stores.

Herbs for the Throat

• Cleavers and Mercurius Solubilis (natural-based mercury) are used to heal throat and tonsil infections. These herbs also maintain lymph gland health and strengthen the immune system.

Warnings

• Before using herbs to treat throat infections, check with a medical doctor or naturopathic doctor. Pregnant women should not take herbal remedies.