A throat infection is an inflammation of the pharynx that can also include an inflammation of the tonsils. The most common cause of inflammation is a viral infection. Another possible reason is bacterial infection caused by smoke, air pollution, or chemicals that have been swallowed.

Home remedies for Sore Throat

• Drink tea with brandy.
• Gargle a cup of warm water and two tablespoons of iodized salt for a few minutes.
• Mix apple vinegar, honey, and hot water. Drink this mixture twice a day.
• Squeeze an onion and drink the juice once a day.
• Combine fenugreek seeds in a cup of hot water. Let it steep for five to ten minutes. Drink this tea thrice a day.
• Add three garlic cloves in water. Let it boil and simmer for ten minutes. Drink a cup of this solution three times a day.
• Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey in a glass of warm water. Drink one cup of this mixture three times a day.
• Make a sage tea by boiling dried sage leaves in water for ten minutes. Drink one cup of this tea twice a day.