Alternatives to salt water gargling
There are several alternatives to gargling with salt water. For example, you can gargle with tea or just drink it. Sage tea is especially recommended.
Certain ingredients of sage tea inhibit the growth of bacteria, have a disinfectant effect and can even have a soothing effect on the mucous membranes. Thyme tea is also very suitable. Thyme also has a calming effect on the mucous membranes and also keeps them moist.
Another tea that has a soothing effect on sore throats is ginger tea. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic ingredients. Besides teas, wraps can also help with sore throats.
A curd wrap, for example, has a cooling, decongestant and anti-inflammatory effect. This can lead to pain relief. Or you can rely on pain-relieving lozenges, which are supposed to help against sore throats.
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