Gargling is a very common remedy. In 1 glass of lukewarm water, add quarter tablespoon of salt and 2 pinches of turmeric powder and gargle. Turmeric has many antiseptic properties. Repeat this 2 to 3 times a day.
Warm liquids, such as soup, broth, warm water and herbal tea are all excellent when it comes to soothing an inflamed and irritated throat. This helps the throat to recover faster.
A cough syrup will be just fine and is one of the easy remedies for throat irritation.
In case of throat irritation from alcohol or smoking, the best remedy is to give up or at least cut down on these habits.
Boil 1½ glass of water with sliced ginger, 4 to 5 leaves of holy basil for 15 to 20 minutes and drink it hot.
Boil milk with ½ tsp of turmeric powder and a pinch of salt. Drink this milk when warm every night before going to bed. This is a very effective remedy for throat irritation.
Ginger tea is one of the best remedies for throat irritation.
Boil whole lemon in water, and squeeze the juice in a bowl after it cools. Mix this juice with honey. Every 3 hour take 1 tsp of this mixture. This will help to alleviate your throat irritation.
Lemon grass also helps to soothe irritated throat because of its medicinal properties. You can boil it in 1 pint of water and add 4 to 5 strands of the grass-like plant. If you want to make it sweet, you can add 1 tablespoon of honey and drink it hot.
Put any vapor rub in hot water and inhale the steam.
