Infusions for sore throat help to alleviate the irritation and dryness that accompany this disorder.
Sore throat, especially in the cold season, is the signal of an oncoming flu.
Natural herbal teas can act on several fronts, thanks to the use of herbs and medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and mucolytic properties .
Herbs for infusions for sore throat
Infusions for the throat can be prepared with single herbs or mixtures of plants with mucolytic and decongestant action, (useful for relieving irritation, dryness, and burning the mucous membranes that line the respiratory tract); and with antiseptic and antibacterial properties, to eliminate the causes of infectious origin that cause this disorder.
The mallow
The flowers and in particular the mallow leaves are rich in mucilage, active ingredients act by coating the mucous membranes with a viscous layer able to protect the soft tissues of the body from irritating agents.
For this reason, the use of the plant is indicated in the catarrhal forms of the first airways; to hydrate and burn the throat in case of pharyngitis, laryngitis and tracheitis and in all oral irritations, such as abscesses, gingivitis and stomatitis.
The erisimo
The erisimo, also known as "grass of the singers", owes its name to the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action on the respiratory tract, in particular its use is recommended in the treatment of inflammation of the throat, in cases of aphonia and dysphonia, consequent to laryngitis, pharyngitis and tracheitis.
Current knowledge tends to attribute these properties to the presence of mucilage and to sulfur compounds, similar to those of horseradish, which give the plant fluidifying and expectorant activity of bronchial secretions.
For this reason, both the herb and its products (such as the mother tincture of erisimo ) prove to be an excellent cough remedy of various kinds; and to soothe dryness or inflammation of the throats of smokers, actors and those who work with the voice.
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marshmallow
Althea: the extracts of its root contain starch, pectins, sugars, fats, tannins and mucilages with an emollient, soothing and protective action on mucous membranes.
For this reason it is indicated in the treatment of all forms of inflammation. The decongestant and antiseptic activity of the plant, which plays on the soft tissues of our body, make it an effective remedy in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders, such as coughs and colds; in case of sore throat and mouth irritations such as abscesses, stomatitis and gingivitis.
hyssop
Hyssop : the flowering tops of the plant contain flavonoids, tannins, bitter substances (marrubina) and a very pleasant essential oil, responsible for most of its balsamic and expectorant properties for the respiratory tract.
In phytotherapy it is used to quell cough and asthma attacks, because it thins and helps to eliminate the phlegm, especially in the bronchi and lungs.
The karkadè
The karkadè: from the infusion of the dry petals of the hibiscus flowers a refreshing and refreshing drink is obtained, slightly acidulous, pleasantly citrusy and with an unmistakable intense red color.
Assuming the karkadè herbal tea, you can take advantage of its antiseptic properties. In particular, the vitamin C (ascorbic acid) contained in it, exerts an antioxidant, anti- influenza and vitaminizing action ; while the mucilages soothe and protect the internal tissues of the organism. Therefore it is indicated for all types of mucosal inflammations, such as sore throat.
The sage
The sage leaves contain bitter principles, phenolic acids, flavonoids and an essential oil (containing thujone, cineol, borneol, linalool, beta-terpineol and beta-caryophyllene).
Sage-based herbal teas are effective in combating all forms of phlegm thanks to the presence of essential oil with antiseptic and balsamic properties.
For this reason it is used in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system in case of colds, coughs and sore throats.
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Sore throat: symptoms and causes
Sore throat is a painful symptom that is manifested by an inflammation of the mucous membranes that cover the upper respiratory tract. It may be due to smoking, excessive use of alcoholic beverages or exposure to irritating chemicals present in the environment.
Often in these cases, it is accompanied by hoarseness, dysphonia (lowering of the voice) and aphonia (momentary loss of the voice).
People who work with the voice often suffer from this disorder (radio speakers, teachers, actors, singers, etc.). However, a lowering of voice over time requires a medical examination to identify the cause.
In sore throat from bacterial infection, the pain does not disappear if adequate care is not given. In these cases the tonsils appear red, inflamed and with whitish spots; while to the touch the lymphatic glands of the neck are enlarged due to the hyperactivity linked to the production of antibodies.
In most cases, it is the symptom of a cold sore and is often accompanied by cough, cold and fever. White spots on other parts of the mouth may indicate a fungal infection (lily of the valley or candida).
In children, a sore throat that manifests itself with the appearance of reddish spots on the skin may indicate the existence of an infectious childhood disease such as measles, mumps or chicken pox .
