How to Use Garlic, Lemon, Honey and Butter for a Sore Throat

Honey soothes a sore throat by coating it.

A sore throat is a painful problem that makes both talking and swallowing miserable. Instead of resorting to over-the-counter medication, try a home remedy that utilizes ingredients you already have at home. There are a number of home remedies, including treatments that include the use of garlic, lemon, honey and butter.

Things You'll Need

• Saucepan
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. honey
• Cup
• 1 clove garlic
• Knife
• 1 lemon
• 2 tsp. honey
• Bowl

Instructions

Milk Remedy

1. Pour 1 cup milk into a saucepan.

2. Add 1 tbsp. butter and 1 tbsp. honey to the milk.

3. Put the saucepan on the stove, and let it simmer until it gets hot.

4. Pour the mixture into a cup, but don't let it cool too much before you drink it. The remedy works best when it is hot.

5. Drink this liquid one to two times a day to reduce your throat's swelling.

Garlic and Lemon Mixture

1. Mince 1 clove garlic.

2. Transfer the minced garlic to a bowl.

3. Add 2 tsp. honey to the bowl.

4. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the garlic and honey, and mix all of the ingredients together.

5. Swallow 1 tsp. of the mixture several times a day to help heal a sore throat.

References

• Christina's Home Remedies: Sore Throat Remedy
• Natural Home Remedies: Sore Throat Home Remedies