Remedy
Cough & Cold shelfSalt Water Gargle for Sore Throat
At first sign of throat pain. Most effective when started early.
From the household notebook
“Gala dukh raha hai? Namak pani se garare karo — do din mein theek!”
Dadima’s tip: Gargle karte waqt sar peeche karo — paani gale tak pahunchna chahiye.
You will need
Ingredients
namak (salt)
1/2 tspSubstitute sendha namak
Availability Available abroad
garam pani
1 glassAvailability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Dissolve salt in warm water
- Gargle for 30 seconds, spit out
- Repeat 3-4 times
Works best for
sore throatgale mein darddifficulty swallowingscratchy throat
Dosage
Gargle 3-4 times daily
When not to use
Not suitable for children too young to gargle safely.