10 Drinks that Help Sore Throats
Drink #10: Licorice Root Tea
Licorice root is used medicinally to treat various conditions including sore throat. It has pain relief properties similar to aspirin, which comes in handy when you have a sore throat. You may gargle or drink licorice tea to get some relief from sore throat pain.
Studies of participants who were due for major surgery found that gargling with licorice tea before surgery reduced the risk of post-surgery sore throat caused by breathing tubes. Studies also found that gargling with licorice water after surgery also reduces sore throat pain. To make licorice tea, put one tablespoon of ground licorice root into a cup of hot water, steep for 5 minutes, strain, and drink or use for gargling. You can repeat the treatment several times daily.
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