In autumn-winter, suffering from symptoms such as sore throat and persistent cough is very common. Thyme syrup, elderberry syrup, honey throat lozenges… Between a voice that’s off track and an irritated or scratchy throat, grandmother’s little natural remedies are more welcome than ever to quickly feel better. Endowed with numerous virtues, herbal teas are, for example, excellent allies for rapid relief of sore throats and various ENT infections (colds, flu, bronchitis, pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, tonsillitis, etc.). Here are the 9 essentials in this area to choose from to spend peaceful cold seasons!
Obviously, using a natural remedy does not replace consulting a doctor or asking your pharmacist for advice. However, nothing provides more immediate relief than a good hot cup of herbal tea to quickly zap the hoarseness and soothe the heart.
1) The best herbal tea for sore throat: thyme of course!
Not content with being among the best herbal teas for quick relief, thyme herbal tea is also one of those classics that everyone knows. It must be said that with its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic propertiesit makes short work of ENT diseases. Alone or with the addition of a little honey, it helps soften throat irritation. It is therefore THE plant to have in your cupboards in anticipation of the harsh winter that is coming! Don’t hesitate to prepare three cups of it per day with a teaspoon of thyme per cup.
2) Cinnamon herbal tea, the comforting spice par excellence
Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices in hot drinks used to warm up in the heart of winter. And casually, it brings its share of benefits not always well known to the public. Rich in antioxidants, cinnamon also shines with its antibacterial properties. You would therefore be wrong to deprive yourself of it! For guaranteed comfort both for your body and your hoarse and irritated throat, steep a cinnamon stick in milk to flavor it. Then complete with a little thyme honey and drink the drink hot, but not boiling so as not to further irritate your weakened throat:
3) Honey herbal teas for sore throats
For young and old alike, honey drink is THE unbeatable remedy to soothe the worst sore throats. In addition to great comfort, this ingredient provides many benefits. Honey is indeed antioxidant, antibacterial, and lubricant for oral mucous membranes and throat. It is also anti-inflammatory, which will soothe the throat very quickly. Even if it doesn’t look like much, real quality honey will also strengthen your immune system. However, this is a key point in the event of illness! For a quick hot toddy, add lemon juice (half a citrus fruit) and a teaspoon of honey to 250ml of hot water.
4) Marshmallow tea for a very irritated throat
Little known, marshmallow herbal tea is nevertheless one of the best herbal teas for sore throats. This is explained by its rich in mucilage which give it its slightly gelatinous side. On contact with water, the mucilage takes on a characteristic viscous texture which helps protect the throat and soothe it. This is perfect when a wet cough or dry cough starts to become painful. The marshmallow is also expectorantswhich helps to unclog the airways blocked by mucus. You can use it alone or in combination with licorice root (antiviral and antimicrobial, for those who do not suffer from hypertension).
Good to know: You can also enjoy a marshmallow to soothe your throat 😉