How to Use Garlic to Treat a Sore Throat

Garlic has been used in homeopathic treatments for hundreds of years and its ability to treat a wide variety of conditions is almost legendary. You can use this natural remedy to treat sore throats.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh garlic or supplements
• Vitamin C, echinacea or red marine algae

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Instructions

• 1

  Use garlic in the treatment of sore throats and other respiratory infections. Garlic is an excellent, all-natural treatment for respiratory problems because it has both antibacterial and antiviral properties.

• 2

  Boil some water when you feel a cold coming on. When the water boils, add several medium-sized pieces of garlic to brew a refreshing, soothing tea.

• 3

  Simmer the garlic and hot water for a several minutes. Set it aside and let it cool to a drinkable temperature.

• 4

  Drink the garlic tea while it is slightly warm. Drinking the tea will help soothe your sore throat and can help you recover from respiratory infections faster.

• 5

  Use garlic tea to treat the immediate symptoms of a sore throat, but don't stop there. Garlic is a powerful natural antimicrobial agent and it can be used to help strengthen your immune system. A stronger immune system means that your body may fight off the underlying cause of the sore throat faster.

• 6

  Use garlic as part of your overall disease-fighting strategy. Because it is a natural defense booster and virus fighter, when you combine it with other powerful immune boosters, such as vitamin C, echinacea and red marine algae, you erect a strong line of defense against many common ailments.