For Gargle Sore Throat?

Salt water
Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a sore throat and break down secretions. It's also known to help kill bacteria in the throat. Make a saltwater solution with a half-teaspoon of salt in a full glass of warm water. Gargle it to help reduce swelling and keep the throat clean.

How long should you gargle for a sore throat?

Gargle with salt water

The salt pulls the mucus out of your swollen, inflamed tissue and helps relieve the discomfort. The Mayo Clinic recommends combining 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of table salt with 4 to 8 ounces of warm water. Stir until the salt dissolves. Then gargle with it for several seconds and spit it out.

Is salt water gargle good for sore throat?

The Verdict: Yes, gargling with warm salt water really will soothe a sore throat. As it turns out, mom was right about this one: Gargling with warm salt water actually does provide symptomatic relief -- and it has preventative benefits, too.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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