Can natural medicine cure a sore throat?
Laryngitis – inflammation of the voice box (larynx) – is usually caused by a viral infection. Other causes of this condition include allergy, overuse of the voice, violent coughing and irritation due to cigarette smoke. Laryngitis generally gives rise to hoarseness of the voice, though this is often accompanied by discomfort in the throat (worse on swallowing) and a dry cough. Sometimes, fever is present, and this is usually a sign that some infection is present. Whatever the cause of your laryngitis it is a good idea for you to rest your voice, and this will help promote healing. Echinacea is a good thought because it has the ability to stimulate the immune system and may therefore help combat any infection which may be present. Apart from taking echinacea orally (as a tablet, capsule or tincture), it may help you to gargle with it also. Put 40 drops of echinacea tincture in some warm water and gargle with this for a minute. Repeat several times each day. Another herb which is good fo
