Have cloves dipped in honey to relieve a sore throat

Get rid of sore throat with the help of an effective natural aid -- cloves!

Read this in Hindi.

Clove, or laung in Hindi, is a common kitchen ingredient which has a wide range of nutrients that are great for your health. Apart from rendering a unique taste and flavor to every dish, this spice has been used since ancient times to treat various health problems. Although cloves are widely used as a home remedy to treat cough, not many are aware of its potential to provide quick and effective relief from a sore throat.

What makes a clove effective against a sore throat?

Sore throat is a common symptom of cough and cold which can be effectively treated with natural remedies like colves. This spice contains certain compounds that have anti-bacterial properties, thereby relieving pain and infection associated with a sore throat. Cloves also relieves the itchy feeling commonly seen in people suffering from a sore throat.

How to use cloves to relieve sore throat?

Add a pod of clove to a spoonful of honey and let it soak for few hours (you can put a clove in honey during the night). Remove the clove after few hours and sip the honey to attain quick relief from a sore throat in a natural way. Alternatively you could have the honey and keep the clove in your mouth for relief.

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