There is one most common problem which almost every bride face prior to the days leading up to wedding i.e., Sore throat. Prolonged days of festivity comprising of dance, singing loudly, doing unlimited gupshup and pulling the leg of everyone, having ice cream results into the sore throat of the would-be bride which can be really embarrassing for her. Which bride wants to sound raspy while talking to her would-be groom on the wedding day? As you may be finding it difficult to visit a doctor since you are busy in soaking up the festive spirit, there are few sore throat remedies which can be used at home to treat a sore throat. This remedies will prove beneficial in a soothing sore throat and lessen the coughing.

• Raw Garlic

A sore throat can easily be treated with Raw garlic. When crushed, Garlic release a compound naming allicin which has antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties which help to cure a sore throat and pain. The best way to use garlic is to chew a raw clove for 15 minutes. Else you can mix honey in garlic juice to get effective results.

• Gargle with salt water

Gargling is an effective remedy for a sore throat suggested by Dadi and Nani. Add a half teaspoon of salt in one cup of lukewarm water. Gargle the mouth 4-5 times with prepared salt water for 10-15 seconds and spit it out. Do it 3-4 times a day to treat a sore throat as soon as possible. Warm water helps in increasing the blood flow to the infected region which cleanse the throat by washing off the infection.

• Take Steam

Steam is the easiest way to soothe your dry and sore throat. Don’t forget to inhale steam by adding decongestant capsules in water for fastening the process of recovery. Steam water helps you to breathe easily as it opens up the nasal and throat area. Repeat the process 2-3 three times a day to acknowledge results in your favour.

• Warm compressors

Sore throat cause pain. It would be a good decision to go for the warm compressor to get instant relief from pain. You can opt for the warm bottle, wet towel (obviously warm) to keep on your neck as it may help to soothe lymph nodes and accelerate the healing process.

• Drink warm Liquids

Needless to say, warm drinks are proven effective to ease sore throats. It keeps you hydrated and helps in thinning sinus mucus. Have Tulsi-ginger tea, cinnamon tea, honey-lemon tea/warm beverage as to flush out the infection by killing germs. It also relieves pain caused due to a dry throat. Also Drinks lots of normal water to replenish lost fluids.

• Have soft meal

Foods that are hard can worsen your condition while passing down a sore throat. It would be better if you choose to stick to have soft food such dal, khichadi, daliya etc as you won’t get hurt when they go down on your stomach after swallowing. It will surely help you to heal faster by speeding up the recovery process.

• Turn off AC

I understand your concern that ac help us to beat the blazing heat still I suggest you turn off AC if you want to cure a sore throat to enjoy your wedding to the fullest. Open windows or ventilators for fresh air. Use fans or if you can’t avoid turning on ac, at least use it less.

• Refrain taking oiling food

It is understandable that wedding calls for gulping too much of oily food but if you need to treat your sore throat faster. Just refrain yourself from having fried food, caffeinated drinks (cold drinks), ice creams and exercising as it causes dehydration, dryness, and irritation to your throat.

Don’t let a sore throat be a spoilt spot during the occasion of wedding. Use this above-mentioned home remedies in the article to get rid of this condition to prevent yourself feeling agitated and irritated. It is recommended that you need to visit a doctor if these home remedies don’t help you to heal your dry and sore throat.