Sore Throat

Easy and effective remedies for sore throat:

• Gargle: Gargle in the morning and in the evening with the mixture of 1 cup of hot water with ½ tsp of turmeric and salt mixed in it.
• Herbal Tea: Drink herbal tea made by steeping 1 tsp of ginger, cinnamon, licorice in 2:2:3 ratio for 5-10 minutes. Take it thrice a day.
• Drink 1 cup of hot milk boiled with ½ tsp turmeric. Note that this is the only dairy product permissible in condition of sore throat.

Yoga Postures for sore throat:

• Lion Pose
• Yoga Mudra

Breathing Exercise for sore throat:

• Humming Breath (Bhramari)

Foods to be avoided for sore throat:

• Dairy products like cheese, yogurt, ice cream
• Fermented Foods

Following the above-mentioned remedies will heal sore throat in most of the cases but if sore throat persists despite these remedies being done for a few days, you should then consult a medical professional.

References:

Primary Source: The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies - Vasant D. Lad - Part 3 - Pg 280