Sore Throat Cures
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362 YEA
23 NAY
4 BETTER BUT NOT CURED
2 WORKED TEMPORARILY
1 WARNING!
5 SIDE EFFECTS
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 02/12/2009: Alicia from Tokyo, Japan writes: "I am a radio dj, singer and I MC for weddings. I have had a killer sore throat, and my voice is really husky, close to laryngitis now! This weekend, starting tomorrow, I have a 2 hour radio talk show, then right after that, I head straight to my wedding job.
I actually have 3 weddings this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Great job and great schedule yes! But with my voice the way it is, I am so afraid I have to cancel all gigs! That would cost me over 2000 dollars of income! I saw this site and started with the cayenne and vinegar gargle, and have been drinking it constantly for about 2 hours. So far, my voice is getting better! Hopefully it will restore completely!!! I cant cancel the jobs so this is my only hope!"
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[YEA] 02/10/2009: Vins from Ann Arbor, Michigan writes: "Cayenne Pepper cured my sore throat. Thanks to EarthClinic, I have used this remedy several times and it has always helped. If the symptoms do not go away easily, I then use it with the "Hydrogen Peroxide in the ear" remedy. I have passed on this information to others and it has helped them too. Of course most people do not do it several times, which is essential to get the best results. Several time better than any cough syrup. "
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[YEA] 01/28/2009: Amanda from Rochester, Washington writes: "I tried this and i took one little sip and felt immediate relief!! Just be careful if you have chapped lips as the cayeene really burns them."
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[YEA] 01/27/2009: Heather from Medford, Oregon writes: "I've had a sore throat since Saturday, and I went to the doctor today with no medication prescribed to me (doc says it's viral). I've been taking Dayquil and Nyquil, but it hasn't helped much at all. Anyway, I found this website and tried the cayenne pepper treatment. I used 1/2 cup of lukewarm water with 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and have been gargling for about half an hour. It's already working! I was to the point of not even being able to drink water or take medicine, and now I can eat solid food! The soreness isn't completely gone, but it's so much better than it was. Cayenne pepper is awesome!"
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[YEA] 01/25/2009: Abby from Aberdeen, SD USA writes: "Cayenne pepper and a cup of green tea cured my sore throat instantly after the first gargle. I put in 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne and gargled for 20 seconds then drank the rest of the tea. My throat was realy swolen and the swelling whent right down after the gargle. I even enjoy the taste! vinegar used to work pritty well but this time it didn't do much (and vinegar taste is just about unbareable) this cayenne worked when vinegar wouldn't."
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[YEA] 01/24/2009: Mary Kathryn from New York, NY writes: "Cayenne pepper helped my sore throat and my congestion. Whoever suggested mixing it with orange juice is genius. I mixed about half a teaspoon in a small amount of oj and washed it down. I didn't feel hot or burning, but I did feel my symptoms subside. Thanks so much for the suggestion!"
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[YEA] 01/20/2009: Andre M from Boise, ID writes: "I tried the cayenne pepper in water for my soar throats and after gargleing for about 5 minutes its usually completely gone. I usually manage to swollow small amounts which i think may help but all in all it works better than ANYTHING you can buy. As i browse the site more i tend to find that this is the case.
I have tried this a few times already and it works every time."
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[YEA] 01/12/2009: Sorin from Chicago, IL writes: "i feel better after a cup of orange juice and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne red pepper"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 01/10/2009: Kelsey from Nevada City, CA writes: "I'm in the musical at my high school, and have to sing in a 3 part harmony. I was so concerned, because the play opens in about 2 weeks, and I have a pretty nasty cold; it's been going on for a few days now. I'm pretty stuffed up, but my hugest concern is the sore throat I've got. I'm having dryish and mucusish coughs as well as a croak when I talk and sing. I'm not concerned now however, because I just tried the cayenne pepper / orange juice remedy, and I can feel it working.
So far, I've taken 1/4 a teaspoon of cayenne pepper over 2 glasses of orange juice, in one hour, and I do feel better. It should be noted that I'm not cured, probably because I waited so long to start doing something about it, but I do honestly believe that within a few more days of regularly drinking cayenne and OJ, that I'll be just fine right in time for the musical.
While I was drinking it, there was a slight spiciness, maybe even a bit of a burning sensation, but definitely nothing no one can't handle. I have a very low tolerance for pain and spicy foods.
If you have a sore throat, PLEASE do try cayenne pepper, I feel so much better after just doing it once and briefly, it's amazing!"
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[YEA] 01/10/2009: Dallas from Kansas City, Missouri writes: "Man ohhh Man did this work for me my sore throat feels way better after 3 gargles all I used was a few shakes into one glass of warm water and the swelling and irritation almost instantly disipated we will se tommorow if its gone but for now it defanetly helps out alot and also naturally clears your sinuses!!! thanks again!!!!
1/2 TABLE SPOON TO FULL GLASS OF WATER GARGLE 5 BIG MOUTH FULLS AND THEN REPEAT EVERY 45 MINS WORKED GREAT YOU CAN ADD SALT,LIME,ORANGE,APPLE CIDER FOR TASTE BUT THE REAL MAGIC IS IN THE CAYENNE AND WATER"
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[YEA] 01/09/2009: William from Bound Brook, NJ writes: "Gargling with Cayenne pepper did wonders for my sore throat! I gargled for 30 seconds with a glass of 1/8 tsp. pepper mixed in 8 oz. of warm water. I repeated for another gargle. The following morning I felt great. I wonder if this could cure other viral diseases."
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[YEA] 01/08/2009: Jennifer from Virginia Beach, VA writes: "I get regular sore throats in cold and allergy season. I never had my tonsils removed and I can feel sore throats coming on. I went online tonight and tried looking up natural sore throat remedies. I had heard of the apple cider vinegar method before, which seems pretty popular too, but I hadn't heard of the cayenne pepper method. Within just the first gargle (about 1/4t pepper to about 1/2 cup hot water) I felt relief. It wasn't gone completely because I had just started doing it but I could at least swallow without having to brace myself. The comment below about the terrible pain and such scared me at first but it's really not bad, especially when you feel the relief. It's like eating spicy salsa, your lips are a little 'warm' afterwards, but it's not worse than a spicy meal! If you're in pain, it's worth a try!!"
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[YEA] 12/27/2008: Kathleen from Stone Mountain, GA writes: "Oh my goodness! I am so happy to report that the cayenne pepper remedy worked! I had a sore throat for like 2 weeks. I tried all kinds of OC remedies. I was in the hospital for an unrelated ailment and they gave me some throat spray. (Yeah right! My throat laughed at that stuff) So I aint gonna lie, I was skeptical about the cayenne pepper and water thing. But I did it for about 6 hours (12 ounces of water and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne) I had to swallow a few drops each time cuz I couldn't reach the soreness with just gargling. It burned like crazy! But it was worth it! The next day I woke up and my throat felt like 90% better! So I did it some more that day and the next thing I know I was feeling NO pain in my throat! Thanks so much for this information!"
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[YEA] 12/21/2008: Jen from Orlando, FL writes: "You have GOT to be kidding me. I've had one of the worst sore throats of my life for the past few days. I had been trying to take over the counter cold medicine, but nothing worked at all. Then tonight when I tried to go to sleep, my throat was throbbing so bad that I could feel the pain in both ears - I didn't think I could stand it anymore, so I got out of bed to Google some late night urgent care clinics in my area. Since it was a Sunday night, everything had closed early...the only option left was the Emergency Room, which seemed a little drastic, even though I did consider it since my pain was so bad.
I stumbled across this site when I searched for 'sore throat remedy' - I've never tried any home remedies for anything before. I started reading through the testimonials on this cayenne pepper trick and I decided to give it a try. I figured it wouldn't make me feel any worse, so why not. And my husband was in bed already, so he wouldn't be there to make fun of me throwing random spices around in the kitchen at midnight.
I'm not a huge fan of most teas, and I couldn't stand the thought of just mixing cayenne pepper with water, so I decided to use canned soup, and then add the cayenne pepper as a seasoning. I'm not even done with the soup right now and I feel GREAT! Better than I have in the past few days. Granted, I still have a cold, so I still have the runny nose (even though the spicy flavor helped clean that out a bit too!), a tiny bit of a sore throat and a little bit of a cough...but WOW...this is amazing.
I used:
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 can of canned soup (I actually had a 'mexican style' soup flavor at the house, which worked well with the seasoning... but it will probably work with anything!)
I also kept a small glass of pulp-free orange juice nearby, since other posters said they needed to use it to cool off the heat at times - I definitely did!
This is amazing - if you have a sore throat...DO THIS! I wish I would have known about this years ago! I realize it may not work for everyone, but I'm glad I'm one of the people it works for."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 12/21/2008: Jan from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Cayenne pepper did not cure my sore throat entirely, but it did lessen the pain significantly. However, I went overboard in my desperate attempts to cure my painful throat, pouring several tablespoonfuls of cayenne pepper in hot water instead of the recommended teaspoonful (that amount did not work for me), and ended up with a nasty cough when the pepper caught in my throat.
What had been a simple sore throat then turned into a sore throat (albeit much less painful) + severe dry cough the next three days. On the third day i coughed so badly that i vomitted my stomach and throat contents, and guess what? The cayenne pepper dislodged itself from my throat. Sweet relief, but the sore throat remained and got worse. I eventually gave up attempts at self-medicating and went to a doctor who prescribed a dose of antibiotics. The sore throat cleared up within two days."
[SIDE EFFECTS] 04/10/2009: Sheridan from Kingston, QLD replies: ""i had a bad experience with the cayenne pepper i only put in about a 1/4 and when i gargeld my eyes just caught on fire it was horrible my parents were asking what was wrong because it looked like i was crying"
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[YEA] 12/19/2008: Alice from Raleigh, North Carolina USA writes: "Thank you so very much for this site. I am plagued by sinus issues and each time the seasons change, I get sick. It always starts off with a sore throat due to the post nasal drip in the back of my throat. But this time after years and years of dealing with this and taking medications upon medications, I decided to try a remedy for sore throat. Saw this website and tried the pepper. It works!! Yes, there is some discomfort from the pepper. Put vaseline on your lips before you start. Just stick with it and take it consistently for about 24 to 48 hours. Repeating every 4 hours or so. Also it is better if you start taking the mixture at the FIRST sign of a sore throat. I also rinse with Neil Med Nasal Sinus Rinse after gargling with cayenne pepper solution. It works people, it simply works!! What have you got to lose...a sore throat?"
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[YEA] 12/17/2008: Ivanna from Springfield Gardens, USA writes: "I was realy freaking out because a week before I was to sing at my talent show I got a sore throat. The show is tomorrow and my throat has gotten so bad that it is hard to talk let alone sing. I tried the first thing I saw and I instanly felt better. My dad even said he could here my voice from outside (in a good way). I hope this keeps us because I have some high notes to sing."
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12/14/2008: Marty from Chicago, IL writes: "Alright, I'm sick of feeling terrible these past few nights with a very sore throat, and am trying the cayenne gargle. I love spicy food, so there's that; but after a few gargles with the recommended amounts, I can't say I feel a difference yet - definitely not an instant one, anyway. I'll keep at it, as it's definitely cheaper than antibiotics (I got strep regularly as a kid, years and years and years ago). Wish me luck!
marty
fyi... 1/8 tsp cayenne into 2/3 cup of hot water is my first attempt on this... "
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[YEA] 12/13/2008: Marx from SG, Singapore writes: "Saying HI from Singapore! YES! Gargled for few times using MAX limit i can withstand the spiciness b4 bed. Cayenne Pepper really cured MOST of my throat the nex following day!"
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[YEA] 12/12/2008: Robert from New York, NY writes: "The worst sore throat I can remember in my life. White spots on the tonsils, the ears starting to have pressure. A mess in other words. I couldn't sleep, so ended up hunting for remedies and found this site at 2:30AM in the morning. A quick trip to the kitchen, find the Cayenne powder and after 10 minutes of gargling, 5 minutes apart, blessed relief. I was asleep 45 minutes later. Thanks very much."
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[YEA] 12/06/2008: Mike from langley, B.C. CANADA writes: "Cayenne for Sore throat. Gargled with it and put some in my Clamato juice and drank it. Sore throat was almost completly go in a few minutes. Awesome. Thanks."
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12/05/2008: Erin from Dallas, TX writes: "There is no way that cayenne pepper is good for a sore throat. The pepper just destroys your nerve endings, leaving you with a numb sensation. If you are looking for numbness, use sore throat spray. That's gentler on the sores and doesn't trick you into thinking that you are cured. I would suggest going to the doctor to see if you need antibiotics and drinkiing lots of warm tea with honey. Also, taking certain vitamins like B12 can help your body build up a strong immune system to fight sore throats and other sicknesses. Sometimes there is no magic instant cure, only medicine, good habits, and time."
05/14/2009: Mommy from Boise, ID replies: "Sounds like you are part of the medical model.....FOOD IS MEDICINE. Do some research before you "nay say"."
04/26/2010: Dan from Huntington Beach, Ca replies: "Antibiotics do not treat viral infections. They treat bacterial infections and used when not necessary can cause their effectiveness to diminish when and if you really need them. Most over-the-counter "medications" used to treat viruses were derived from plants and other flora. Cayenne peppers contain vitamin A, B6, E, C, riboflavin, potassium and manganese. Their healing properties have been known for centuries and the relief they provide for a sore throat has nothing to do with turning off pain receptors. You'd be mistaken in your assumption."
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[YEA] 12/01/2008: Jeff from Pittsburgh, PA writes: "I was on day 4 of the worst sore throat that I had ever experienced. I am sure it was strep throat but never went to a doctor. After researching this site I finally developed a remedy: 1 cup hot water, 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar, 3 tablespoons Honey and enough Cayenne Pepper to cover the entire top layer of water (5-6 sprinkles). Then I gargled then swallowed about 4 full mouth full every 30 minutes to an hour over a 6 hour period. I went from severe pain (9 of 10) to slight pain (2 of 10) within 4 hours. I also sprinkled the Cayenne Pepper on dinner, The next morning the sore throat was completely gone. Side note: On day 3 of my sore throat I tried gargling and swallowing ACV and hot water for a 7 hour period, this only gave me temporary relief but the sore throat was back in full swing the next day."
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[YEA] 11/29/2008: Celena from Albuquerque, NM writes: "I found mixing cayenne pepper with Odwalla Superfood works well to ease the pain of a sore throat. i used 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 6-8 ounces of superfood The superfood helps with the burn and also has iodine and immune boosting vitamins."
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[NAY] 11/21/2008: Robert from Tequesta, Fl, USA writes: "Cayenne for sore throat. Nay: Coupled with the fact that it's a form of torture, it didn't seem to help at all. The salt water with ACV is at least bearable tho I don't know if it works yet. "
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