I have had a really painful sore throat on one side, for a couple of days. Gargling with salt water isn't helping. Does anyone have any effective remedies?
Ginger tea: Though it has a spicy flavour, ginger works brilliantly as a sore-throatremedy. It helps flush out toxins from your body and boosts your blood circulation. Its anti-inflammatory properties also help kill bad bacteria. So, grate some gingerroot in in a warm, soothing cup of tea.
I make ginger and lemon tea: chop or grate a piece of fresh ginger (be generous with it) and roughly cut a couple of lemons, skin and all. Put everything into a pot and add a couple of pints of water. Bring to the boil and simmer for a few minutes. Let it cool a little (or a lot - the longer you leave it the stronger it will be) then strain. Drink hot or cold, adding honey to taste.