Natural remedies for mild sore throats
Tingling, burning, pain when swallowing... Sore throats are common in winter. To relieve pain and soothe the throat, there are natural solutions. Discover the advice of Dr. Laure Martinat, Physician and Naturopath, qualified in Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy.
⬇ RECIPES ⬇
Note: Before combining any medical treatment with medicinal plants, regardless of your medical history, you should always discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist, as there are risks of more or less significant interactions, particularly in people with epilepsy, asthma, blood thinners, or allergies.
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PROPOLIS
It has antiseptic properties that kill bacteria and viruses, and it strengthens our immune system, making it better able to defend us against pathogens. It also promotes healing and fights inflammation. At the first signs of discomfort, chew a piece of propolis 3 to 4 times a day.
Contraindications: Children under 6 years old in chewing gum form (risk of choking), people allergic to beehive products and hymenoptera stings, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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A FLORAL HONEY
• 2 heaped tablespoons of dried mallow flowers and leaves (Malva sylvestris)
• 50 g of eucalyptus honey
• 50 g of bramble honey
• Lemon essential oil (Citrus limonum)
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Powder the dried plants in a food processor. Pour the honey into a bowl and add 3 drops of lemon essential oil. Mix well. Pour in the plant powder and mix again.
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Adults: 1 teaspoon morning and evening, separated from meals, for 4 to 5 days. Do not drink for 10 minutes afterward to allow the preparation to fully absorb on the mucous membranes.
Children 5 years and older: 1/2 teaspoon morning and evening for 4 to 5 days.
Children 18 months and older: 1/4 teaspoon morning and evening for 4 to 5 days.
Contraindications: Known allergy to one of the constituents, or to the Malvaceae family.
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GEMMOTHERAPY
For adults: Pour 15 drops of hornbeam bud concentrate into a glass of water.
Drink the preparation in the morning, 30 minutes before breakfast.
Continue for as long as symptoms persist and for 7 days afterward for consolidation.
Suitable for children aged 5 and over: one drop per 10 kg of body weight.
Contraindications: Known allergy to one of the ingredients and to the Betulaceae family.
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AROMATHERAPY
• Thyme Linalool Essential Oil (Thymus vulgaris linalool)
• Ravintsara Essential Oil (Cinammomum camphora CT 1-8 cineole)
• Apricot Kernel Oil (VOC)
• Calendula Macerate Oil (Macerate)
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In a small bowl, combine 4 ml of Calendula Macerate Oil (Macerate) and 4 ml of Apricot Kernel Oil.
Add 30 drops of Ravintsara essential oil and 30 drops of Thyme Linalool essential oil.
Mix well until the mixture is homogeneous.
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From 3 months to 3 years: Apply 3 drops of the mixture to the child's chest.
From 3 to 5 years: Apply 10 drops of the mixture to the child's chest.
From 5 to 12 years: Apply 15 drops of the mixture to the child's chest.
After 12 years and for adults: Massage 5 drops of the mixture into the throat and 15 drops onto the chest.
Repeat 3 times a day for 3 to 4 days.
Contraindications: Pregnant and breastfeeding women, people allergic to any of the ingredients, and those with epilepsy and asthma.
For pregnant women after 3 months, the preparation is permitted provided the linalool thyme essential oil is omitted.
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