10 Home Remedies For a Sore Throat
Home Remedy #6: Sage and Echinacea
Sage or Salvia officinalis is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has both culinary and medicinal uses. Medically, there are some researches that have suggested positive effects of sage on human brain function. However, there were no firm conclusions. Sage has been used for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions including a sore throat.
Echinacea refers to a group of plants found in eastern and central North America. It is also an herb used as a remedy for many conditions due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. One study found the combination of sage and echinacea made into a spray can be effective to help reduce a sore throat.
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