What helps a scratchy throat? Serious answers only?
March 13, 2010 by Ginseng Reviews and Tips
Filed under Chinese Herbs
Can you answer “Angel”‘s question about Ginseng?:
I have acid reflux & minor sinus issues alot of times my throat will get dry & scratchy does anyone know any chinese herbs or (natural) not over the counter remedies for this?I can’t take cold meds because I also have high blood pressure,other than that I take vitamins & am in relativly good health.
I have tried to gargle with hot salt water at times but it doesn’t always soothe my throat.
Any home remedies that work I would appreciate.
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Ginseng Feedback: honey helps a lot
Ginseng Feedback: bucklys md it taste bad but it works,
Try mullein leaf tea, it has anti-catarrhal action on the mucus membranes of the respiratory system and soothes inflamed tissues. It may be that your scratchy sore throat is being caused by your sinus issues. For natural sinus help I would suggest the herb eyebright. Hope you feel better.
Ginseng Feedback: Halls Plus cough drops helped a lot. I’d never found a good cough drop until I found those.
Other than that, I recommend sitting in the bathroom with the shower running as hot as it will go, just to breath in some steam. Also use a humidifier when you’re sleeping.
Ginseng Feedback: Hot water with lemon and honey.
There’s also an herbal tea called “Throat Coat” that is really supposed to help.
Ginseng Feedback: Halls work great for my sister but i rarely get sore throats hope you get better soon
Ginseng Feedback: Honey and lemon juice, also get that acid reflux checked and get on meds, you can develop throat cancer..
Ginseng Feedback: Halls Fruit Breezers Throat drops – come in a blue bag (about 3 bucks for 70 when on sale)
Read the fine print on the back of the bag – the active ingredient should be pectin (same as you make fruit jelly from) – does a wonderful job.
Pectin coats the throat keeps it from getting dry and scratchy and soothes irritation at the same time.
I have the exact same problem (cardiac related aversion to cold meds as well) and they help most the time.
If you cant find those, a pharmacist may be able to help you find another throat drop with Pectin. Dimetapp (the cough med company) makes some bear lollipops for kids throats with it as well.
Good Luck