Sore Throat
Causes
A sore throat may be caused by anything that irritates the sensitive
mucous membranes at the back of the throat. Some irritants include
viral and bacterial infections, allergic
reactions, dust, smoke, fumes, hot foods or drinks, tooth or gum
infections, abrasions. Hoarseness is considered a side effect.
Strep throat is caused by streptococcus and is characterized by inflammation
and fever. In degrees of soreness, this one
beats them all, with the exception of diphtheria
possibly.
Treatment
In the case of severe sore throat, a doctor should determine the
cause and treatment. Most often, only a throat culture can rule out
strep throat, and antibiotics should be prescribed by the doctor for
this condition. Liquid vitamin C or fruit juices should
be sipped, trickled down throat slowly. Sea salt in warm water should
be gargled every few hours. Drink plenty of liquids, including fresh
juices if possible. Raw honey and lemon juice is good. Eat yogurt
if taking antibiotics. Get plenty of rest.
Nutrients
Acidophilus, taken as directed on the label, helps maintain healthy
balance of intestinal flora. Garlic capsules, 2 capsules
with meals, an immunostimulant and natural antibiotic. Multivitamin
and mineral complex, taken as directed on the label. Vitamin
A emulsion, 50,000 IU for 1 week,
then 25,000 IU, speeds healing, especially mucous membranes.
Emulsion is easily assimilated. Vitamin C, 10,000
mg. once a day, helps in destroying the virus and boosts the
immune system. Zinc gluconate lozenges, dissolved in mouth every 2
hrs. till pain is relieved, but no longer than 1 week,
enhances immune function.
Herbs
TB
- Agrimony
- Alder, black
- Alumroot
- Angelica
- Balm of Gilead
- Bayberry
- Bearberry
- Bear lichen
- Bellwort, perfoliate
- Bilberry
- Bistort
- Burdock
- Burnet saxifrage
- Capsicum
- Centaury
- Cinquefoil
- Clover, red
- Cloves
- Colt's foot
- Comfrey
- Coriander
- Cranesbill
- Dock, yellow
- Dogwood, American
- Echinacea
- Elder
- Elm, slippery
- Eucalyptus
- Fenugreek
- Fern, maidenhair
- Figwort
- Garlic
- Ginger, wild
- Goldenrod
- Golden seal
- Hawthorn
- Honeysuckle
- Hyssop
- Iron weed
- Lady's mantle
- Licorice
- Linden
- Liver leaf
- Lobelia
- Loosestrife
- Mallow, common
- Mint
- Mullein
- Nettle
- Oak
- Persimmon
- Pine, white
- Poke root
- Pomegranate
- Privet
- Raspberry leaves
- Rose flowers
- Sage
- Sanicle
- Savory
- Saw palmetto
- Senega snakeroot
- Shinleaf
- Stillingia
- Stoneroot
- Strawberry, wild
- Sumach
- Sunflower
- Sweetgum
- Tacamahac
- Vervain
- Violet
- White pond lily
- Wintergreen
- Yerba santa
Cautions
A constant tickle or chronic irritating cough persists this could
be an indication of an allergy.
If sore throat is long lasting or is recurrent, suspect mononucleosis.
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