Author Topic: Cure for sore throat (Read 3867 times)

soulguard · « **on:** April 22, 2014, 04:44:09 PM »

Need some cures for sore throat. I once got a blessing invoking St Blaise patron of throat, but it was by a novus ordo priest, and it has verily done no good.

I keep coughing up phlegm because of a cold I got 5 weeks ago. I continue to cough up it, despite not having the cold anymore. This resulted in a sore throat the last few days, and now i have to say my rosary mentally.

Need cure and prayers.

Cantarella · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:48:06 PM »

Honey, peppermint, eucalyptus and chamomile tea. :dancing:

I hope you feel better soon! I will be keep you in my prayers.

soulguard · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:49:31 PM »

Quote from: Cantarella

Honey, peppermint, eucalyptus and chamomile tea. :dancing:

I hope you feel better soon! I will be keep you in my prayers.

I have honey. What do i do with it? I have been eating it with no difference.

shin · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:49:41 PM »

Gargle with some generic equivalent of Listerine for a bit twice a day?

Cantarella · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:52:59 PM »

Honey mixed with tea or simply taken straight up is supposed to help. Also gaggling with warm salt water.

soulguard · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2014, 05:36:26 PM »

"Eat honey, my son, because it is good, and the honeycomb most sweet to thy throat. So also is the doctrine of wisdom to thy soul: which when thou hast found, thou shalt have hope in the end, and thy hope shall not perish." Proverbs 24:13-14

shin · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2014, 06:38:29 PM »

Quote from: soulguard

"Eat honey, my son, because it is good, and the honeycomb most sweet to thy throat. So also is the doctrine of wisdom to thy soul: which when thou hast found, thou shalt have hope in the end, and thy hope shall not perish." Proverbs 24:13-14

I am liking that verse!

Thorn · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2014, 07:27:55 PM »

Gargle with salt in warm water 2 or 3 X/day.

Mabel · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2014, 09:25:59 PM »

Good advice all around. I would add, get more fluids and sleep.

jen51 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2014, 09:51:57 PM »

The minute I start feeling my throat get sore I start drinking elderberry juice. Sore throat is usually just a symptom of something bigger. The elderberry juice keeps it at bay.

This concoction is my go to when I need immediate relief:
-1 cup hot water
-2 spoonfuls oh honey
-a couple dashes of cayenne
-2 tsp of ground cloves

Mix it and drink it. I have to plug my nose in order to choke it down.

It's pretty nasty tasting but it works wonders for me.

shin · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2014, 04:02:59 AM »

FWIW I tend to think something with strong antiseptic properties kills the infection on the surface of the throat and so keeps pains at bay.

'The law of our Lord is immaculate, converting souls:
the testimony of our Lord is faithful, giving Wisdom to little ones.
The justices of our Lord be right, rejoicing the heart:
the precept of our Lord lightsome; illuminating the eyes.
The fear of our Lord is pure, lasting forever and ever:
the judgments of our Lord are true, justified in themselves.
To be desired above gold, than much precious stone:
and sweeter above honey and the honeycomb.'

Ps. 18:8-11

Nadir · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2014, 05:23:28 PM »

I believe that heating honey destroys some of its properties.

When I feel a sore throat coming on I take a teaspoon of honey and I try to hold it as long as I can in the back of my mouth without swallowing. It works for me.

With phlegm you need to take garlic:
Take one small clove or part of a large one. Chop it finely, put it on a desertspoon, then add a teaspoon of honey on top of that, both to make it more palatable and for its own goodness. Then take a deep breath and SWALLOW!

Your problem is not coughing up phlegm. That's the good part. Your problem is its formation and presence. Why is it having around? Your immune system is not doing its job. Are you smoking? How's your diet?