Sore throat or pharyngitis is the result of inflammation of the mucus membrane lining the pharynx. The inflammation is caused due to viral and bacterial infections, dry air, smoking, allergies, pollution, certain illness, over usage of the throat, etc.

However, sore throat is a common problem suffered by everyone in their lifetime. Instead of making an appointment with your doctor, just try some natural remedies like honey which helps to cure this painful and uncomfortable health problem.

Honey is an amazing gift given by mother’s nature that widely used by many of the natural doctors in curing their patient’s health, including sore throat and cough. It alleviates the pain and thus depends upon the cause for sore throat, it will give possible and quick cure from the problem.

Do you want to know about the evidence that suggests how honey works for sore throat? Then continue reading to find out its excellent properties.

• It has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that fight against the infection causing virus or bacteria and thus speed up the healing process.
• It works as hypertonic osmotic that draws the excess water (or fluid) out of inflamed tissue to reduce pain and swelling.
• It has anti – inflammatory properties that lessen the swelling and inflammation. It also soothes any irritation caused within the internal glands and mucus membranes inside the throat.
• Glucose – oxidase is an enzyme present in honey that works effectively to eradicate the infections which are caused by bacteria, virus or fungus.
• It coats and soothes the throat and relieves you from the soreness caused by sore throat.

Honey works in numerous ways to combat a sore throat. You can consume it alone or mixed with other natural ingredients to get rid of sore throat. Below are 4 best ways that explain how to use honey for sore throat relief quickly.

Method – 1: (Honey)

Using honey alone is very effective in soothing the affected tissues and clears mucus.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of honey in 1 cup of warm water.
• Stir it well and drink this mix to relieve from soreness in the throat.
• Consuming this honey drink for several times a day till you got complete relief from the problem along with its symptoms.

Note:

• For more effective results, add few drops of fresh lemon juice in this honey water before drinking.
• Or simply consume 1 teaspoon of raw honey once in morning and once at night before bed time for getting soothing relief.
• Alternatively, mix 2 – 3 teaspoons in 1 cup of warm water and use this solution to gargle for 2 – 3 times daily.
• Also, add honey to a warm cup of your favorite herbal tea or a glass of warm milk and drink it to get relief.

Method – 2: (Honey Paste with Turmeric)

Turmeric has antibiotic and anti – inflammatory properties that kill the bacteria or virus causing sore throat and also relieves you from the pain. This combination gives a quick soothing relief from sore throat.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder to 1 teaspoon of raw honey.
• Stir it well to make it as fine paste.
• Swallow this paste for several times in a day until your sore throat problem has gone completely.

Method – 3: (Honey with Ginger)

Both honey and ginger have anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that prevent infection and soothes the throat.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix 1 teaspoon each of raw honey and fresh ginger juice.
• Stir it well and consume this mix slowly.
• Drinking several times a day on regular basis will definitely help you in preventing sore throat.

Note: You can add an equal part of lemon juice in honey – ginger mix and consume it for quick relief.

Method – 4: (Honey with Lemon)

This process not only gives relief from sore throat but also from cold and cough to prevent the irritation on the throat along with its recurrence.

Steps to be followed…

• Cut a lemon into half and boil the halves for 3 minutes.
• Allow it to cool for few minutes till it reaches room temperature.
• Then squeeze it to extract its juice in a container.
• Add 1 cup of raw honey in the lemon juice and stir it well.
• Let it sit for 30 – 45 minutes to get settle down and take 2 tablespoons of this mix for every 4 hours.
• Repeat the process regularly to cure sore throat caused due to cough.

Tips and Warning:

1. Always use raw, organic and unfiltered honey for treating sore throat. Manuka honey is an excellent choice, so if it is available to you, then use manuka honey rather than normal one.
2. You can also mix other natural ingredients like cinnamon (powder or oil), apple cider vinegar, garlic, milk, cayenne pepper, etc. in honey and have it to heal sore throat.
3. Always remember that honey should not be given to children under 1 year (1 ½ years), as it causes some serious health problems in them.
4. Healthy and strong immunity is one of the best preventive steps for any health problem, including sore throat. So, eat healthy and well-balanced diet, get enough of sleep along with some regular exercises to prevent the problem now and then.
5. Consult your doctor, if the sore throat lasts for more than 4 – 5 days for immediate treatment.

Next time when you suffer with sore throat, simply try these honey methods to feel better. Also, let me know which method works well for curing your sore throat.