An infected throat. [Photo/homemed]

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Sore throats can be irritating at times and unfortunately, many people do not seek medication for the condition. Here are home remedies to ease sore throat pain.

Using Salt and water. Since time immemorial people used salt and water to relieve the burning sensation in the throat and promote faster healing of the throat.mix some salt in a glass of hot water and gargle then spit out  

 Using Lemon and water. The acidity in the lemon juice helps to shrink swollen throat tissues by creating an environment which bacteria and virus cannot survive.mix some lemon juice in a cup of warm water and gargle then spit out.

Using hot sauce and water. The capsicum in hot peppers helps alleviate pain and fights inflammation. Mix a few drops of the hot sauce to a glass of warm water then gargle and spit out, to this in intervals of 15 minutes due to the burning sensation of the hot sauce.

Using turmeric and water-turmeric is very powerful antioxidants hence it has strength to fight many bacteria and viruses.mix some turmeric power and some salt to a glass of warm water then gargle and spit out.

Using green tea. Green tea is known to naturally fight infections. Make some green tea and mix it with some honey then and gargle and spit.