What is a sore throat?
It refers to the inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat and occurs frequently when a person has cold. This inflammation may also involve tonsils.
What are the symptoms of a sore throat?
The symptoms of a sore throat include pain, irritation, and inflammation in the throat, followed by chills, fever, and some hoarseness in voice. The back of the throat may become very red and even covered with a grayish white membrane. The patient may find it difficult to swallow, especially during the acute stage.
What causes sore throat?
The common causes of a sore throat are common cold and influenza. Some other causes include sinusitis, measles and diphtheria.
Alternative remedies: Ayurvedic remedies:
The following supplements are beneficial to cure a sore throat: Khadiradi Bati Lavangadi Bati Vyoshadi BatiHerbal remedies:
The following herbs are used in the treatment of sore throat: Holy basil Kantakari Tamarind Mango Bark Cinnamon Henna Diet therapy:
Water and Orange juice fast is recommended if a person has a sore throat (3 to 5 days).
When the severe symptoms subside, the patient may switch on to an all fruit diet for three or four days. Thereafter he may adopt a well balanced diet which should include seeds, nut, grains, raw vegetable and fresh fruits. Yoga: Surya Namaskar Pranayam |
