Herbal Remedies For Laryngitis

Home Remedies For Laryngitis

• Honey : The use of honey is the simplest home remedy to soothe the throat and reduce itchiness. Honey has many antiseptic agents that can fight the virus that is responsible for the infection. Mix 2 teaspoons of honey in hot water and drink twice a day.

• Ginger : The benefits of ginger include its antiviral properties which are useful to reduce the intensity of the infection. It also decreases the inflammatory response so that severity of pain is reduced. One of the best ginger remedies is to crush the root and brew into a herbal tea.

• Eucalyptus : It is an excellent remedy to treat the cough that accompanies acute laryngitis. Cough syrup and lozenges that contain this useful extract are available at your nearest pharmacy. Inhaling the vapors after adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil to hot water is also suggested.

• Peppermint : Its extracts are good decongestants and a useful treatment for sore throat and hoarseness. It has an active ingredient menthol which soothes the inflammation. Small dosages are recommended as the oil is very powerful. Drinking hot peppermint tea also provides relief.

• Vitamin E : It helps hasten the healing process by strengthening the body's immune mechanism. Almond, pine nuts, sunflower seeds and dry herbs ( thyme and oregano) are rich in this antioxidant vitamin and should be included in the diet.

Stop smoking and maintain a healthy diet. Make the most of the available herbs for quick recovery from laryngitis.  

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