Pharyngitis is a disorder that affects the throat, especially the pharynx, with more or less intense inflammation.
It can be viral in nature due to the flu, the cold or in some cases it is attributable to a bacterial presence, with enlarged lymph nodes too.
The main symptoms of pharyngitis are sore throat and difficulty swallowing caused by inflammation of the part.
These may be accompanied by fever, enlarged tonsils, lump in the throat, hoarseness, aphonia, exhaustion.
The causes of pharyngitis are to be found in viral attacks of influenza, but also insane habits related to smoking and alcohol, smog, poorly ventilated environments, dust, air conditioning.
In less common situations, bacteria such as streptococcus cause pharyngitis.
Pharyngitis: natural remedies
In the condition in which the pharyngitis is not of bacterial nature, for which antibiotics prescribed by the doctor may be necessary, we can resort to some very effective natural remedies to disinfect and soothe the throat.
Propolis for pharyngitis
For sore throats, of any nature, Propolis remains the most suitable remedy, especially if we use it in the spray format with the dispenser that goes directly to the part to be disinfected. We can find it on the market in glyceric extract, for a correct use without burning the throat.
Erysimus for pharyngitis
Errisimo, otherwise known as " grass of the singers ", is a very useful remedy in the case of pharyngitis accompanied by hoarseness and aphonia, because it takes care of soothing the irritation of the throat. It also has expectorant and emollient properties.
We can find the erysime both in herbal tea and in hydroalcoholic extract . There are natural remedies that associate it with propolis to exploit its synergy.
Licorice for pharyngitis
Licorice due to its glycyrrhizin component has an anti-inflammatory and expectorant action, particularly indicated in case of pharyngitis. It has antimicrobial and emollient properties.
We can take licorice both in herbal tea and in pure chunks, being careful not to exceed the dosages so as not to unbalance the potassium and sodium levels with pressure peaks.
Echinacea for pharyngitis
Echinacea is the friendly plant of our immune system . It helps us to strengthen it, stimulating its activity.
Thanks to the presence of polysaccharides, glycoproteins, echinacea has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic and immunostimulant properties. Echiancea Purpurea in particular works very well in cases of oral cavity, cough, bronchitis, pharyngitis.
Bacterial pharyngitis: natural remedies are not enough
In the event that the pharyngitis is due to the presence of streptococcus, let us surrender to the use of antibiotics, prescribed by the doctor.
Bacteria can be very dangerous in our bodies, so we avoid DIY and we carefully follow medical prescriptions.
