remedy for congestion and sore throat.

United States
April 18, 2011 8:02pm CST
I have a minor cold and just wondering if anyone knows a natural remedy for congestion and/or sore throat? I'm hoping it might be something I have on hand so I don't have to get out. Thanks!
2 responses
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
20 Apr 11
Hi John! I am in the same boat as you are right now. It usually starts with a sore throat, then comes the cold and a little cough. I usually get sick with it, but I hardly take any medicines. I don't want to get used to medicines or antibiotics. Anyway whenever I have a sore throat, I gargle with warm water mixed with a little salt. You can check out some of these home-remedies for sore throat. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_sorethroat.htm For colds, I usually drink a warm lemon juice. You can check out some of these home-remedies for colds. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_common_cold.htm Let's hope for a better health in the coming days!
@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
20 Apr 11
My mom always makes me drink ginger juice.. It's just ginger boiled in water. it may taste really bad- I mix it with orange juice sometimes- but it is really effective.. get well soon. You can try gargling salt too.