A sore throat can prove to be the most uncomfortable problem. A sore throat involves pain, discomfort, irritation in throat and also leads to difficulty in swallowing food and water. A sore throat is the first symptom of cold, flu or viral and bacterial infection.A sore throat can further lead to fever and inflammation. It is always a good idea to take early precautions for avoiding aggravated pain in the throat. A sore throat is common in all ages and can cause extreme discomfort. Here we discuss about apple cider vinegar for colds and sore throat.

People usually prefer using home recipes to get relief from a mild sore throat. This is also one of the preferred choices of people who wish to avoid taking tablets for a sore throat. For a mild sore throat or initial stages you can always use them, but you should always consult the doctor in case of aggravated sore throat.

Apple cider vinegar is made from apple and is used in many recipes and salad dressings. Apple cider vinegar is also known for its amazing health benefits. Apple cider vinegar is very acidic in nature. Organic apple cider vinegar is known for its anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Apple cider vinegar is also beneficial in a sore throat and helps in balancing the pH of the throat, and also helps in mitigating the bacteria. It helps in breaking down phlegm and helps in facilitating its removal.

Apple cider vinegar solely and along with other known natural ingredients can help in alleviating pain and killing bacteria.  It is also known for preventing occurrence of sore throat, this is due to the presence of inulin which is a prebiotic and improves immunity. The multi-faceted properties of apple cider vinegar makes it a best option for getting relief from a sore throat. It can prove to be the most simple, easy and natural way to mitigate a sore throat condition.

Here we provide you with some of home recipes with apple cider vinegar

• Use of Apple cider vinegar for gargling

Apple cider vinegar is known for its expectorant properties. This helps in treating cough and expulsion of phlegm. Take a glass of warm water and add an equal amounts of apple cider vinegar. Use this for gargling for 3 times in a day. This will help in killing bacteria and phlegm expectoration.

• Use of apple cider vinegar and honey

Apple cider vinegar and honey together can help in killing bacteria and soothing the pain respectively. Take a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and add an equal amount of honey. Honey helps in soothing the irritation in the throat. Add both of these in a cup of warm water and sip this to have a soothing effect in your throat. Repeat the use of this mix 2-3 times in a day.

 

• Use of apple cider vinegar and lemon tea

If you are an ardent lover of lemon tea, you will enjoy this recipe. Make a regular lemon tea and add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to it. Drink this tea and you will feel better already. Repeat the use of this tea 2-3 times in a day.

• Use of apple cider vinegar and salt

Salt is known for its anti-bacterial properties and can enhance the effect of apple cider vinegar when used in combination. Take 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and add 1 pinch of salt to it. Add both of these components to a cup of warm water. Use this water for gargling. Repeat this for 3 times in a day.

• Use of apple cider vinegar with ginger and honey

Ginger and honey can soothe the itchy and painful throat while apple cider vinegar can help in killing the bacteria. Ginger is a natural analgesic which helps in pain relief. In combination, the three can prove to be very helpful in a sore throat. Take 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and add equal amounts of honey along with ginger juice. Use this for 2-3 times in a day.

• Use of apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper and honey

This is a magic elixir for getting relief from a sore throat. Take 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with equal amounts of cayenne pepper and 3 teaspoons of honey to a cup of warm water. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which helps in both mitigating the bacteria and also helps in relieving the pain. Use this for drinking. All the three ingredients together work towards mitigating the effects of a sore throat and helps in pain alleviation.

• Concentrated apple cider vinegar

Use concentrated apple cider vinegar for drinking or gargling. This might feel a little strong at first, but it also helps in improving the effects of a sore throat rapidly. You should only continue to take more if you are comfortable with its acid flavour.

 

 

Some of the issues with use of recipes with apple cider vinegar include:

• Apple cider vinegar is highly acidic, so it is always a good idea to dilute it before use. You can use it in its concentrated form only if you are comfortable with its acid levels.
• The acidic nature of apple cider vinegar can harm the enamel of your teeth. You should always rinse off your mouth with water after using apple cider vinegar.
• One should use organic or unfiltered apple cider vinegar
• Repeated use of the above mentioned methods help in getting quick relief from a sore throat.
• Always seek advice from your health care provider in case of extreme conditions of a sore throat.

The method being completely natural can be used as a preventive measure against sore throat. You can see better results by trying out the above mentioned recipes with apple cider vinegar as soon as you feel an itch or pain in your throat. You can also use this in salads dressings regularly to keep sore throat at bay.

So gargle it, drink it up. Suit yourself and get a relief from sore throat with apple cider vinegar. Try out these simple, effective and natural recipes with apple cider vinegar to get relief from the most discomforting situation of a sore throat.

Last Updated on June 13, 2019 by Marie Johnson