Apple Cider Vinegar for Sore Throat Treatment

A few months ago, I had a wisdom tooth coming out, which also came with a sore throat. I drank some Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with raw honey and it helped one side of my throat feel better which is better than nothing. It was a quick effect. The drink also helped my sister with a sore throat as well; didn't cure it but probably might have if she had more than a cup.

Wish I knew this 3 days ago! It works! :O) I gargled shots of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and it alleviated the soreness right away! Took a few swigs too. Brushed my teeth afterwards so acid wd nt build up on my teeth.

I use 2 tbsp. Apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. Honey, lemon juice and a little hot water to dilute. It's still potent but more bearable. The first time I used it years ago, my throat was completely swollen and "closed" up like a strep infection. I used it 3-4 times a day and knocked it out. I only use a little water so that I'm done quicker :) then drink water after to wash it down.

I made my own sore throat spray by putting 100% ACV into a little spray bottle. Because it isn't diluted and you bypass most of your tastebuds, you don't have to chase it with anything. Seems to be helping.

I could feel my very very sore throat as I was doing this! Wish I discovered it before :) e Town

This remedy is not very good. I tried it, drank it, cleared it up with water, and I quickly felt a throw up feeling in my stomach. I was about to throw up when I went on the floor, made myself stop breathing, and that sort of helped me not throw up. The only good thing is that my sore throat barely cleared up. (Btw, I am never trying that again, or anything else that my instincts tell me "That is gross, don't try it", so I am never trying gross stuff). I will never do that again. I use salt water gurgling and its works a lot better than this.

BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS

Woohoo, thanks, Earthclinic! I used 2 tbs. ACV, a LOT of honey to cover up the taste, and a little lemon juice in a bunch of hot water and my sore throat is almost gone.

My throat was sore all yesterday and I kept waking up in the middle of the night, it was so bad. I finally Googled a cure on Earthclinic and this came up. I did it last night around 3am and today around 7am and feel scores better.

** The only warning I would say is, use a lot of hot water because the vinegar was so acidic, it made a little part of my tongue bleed the second time I did it - just a minor issue, though.

Soreness is definitely gone, but now I feel like im about to puke any second.

A very bad sore throat caught me out the other night and now I can't seem to ditch it. I've tried drinking warm water with ACV and honey (even gargling with it) 3-4 times per day and while it feels a little better, it's still very much there.

I must agree. I have been suffering from an ear infection, sinusitis, and post nasal drip. I have been on antibiotic but it's actually not helping much. Normally I do not have a sore throat lasting longer than two days max. This is a constant sore throat as long as there is drainage so I was encouraged by all the "Yea" votes that I decided to try the ACV gargle. How much of a "sting" that was present was reduced very slightly. Although helpful, my sore throat is still very much a BIG bother. I was tested for strep and it came back negative, I also was cleared of mono. Maybe I will give the honey a try. Not a honey fan, but maybe this is the key element I am missing. I give the ACV an overall (eh... So so) rating. It was worth a shot though. Good Luck all. It seems to be working for the rest of you. Wish I could say the same.

i have a sore throat and think your cure is actually working well. It still aches and hurts but im feeling better by far.

ACV, salt and water as warm/hot as you can tolerate-gargled and not swallowed will work great on a sore throat.

I put 1 tablespoon of ACV in about 8oz of peppermint tea flavoured water, and after the first gargle, my sore throat started to feel better instantly! I can swallow now without my throat feeling raw.

It tastes like crap, even with the peppermint, but hey - nothing else has ever soothed a sore throat faster! It's worth it :)

I've used apple cider vinegar for years on sore throats. A tablespoon full in a half glass of water if you can handle it works for me as a gargle. The one time I didn't use it on a sore throat I ended up with Strep.

Also to the person that was really tired, I was falling asleep during the day while working and driving. The fatigue would come on really fast and I couldn't keep myself awake no matter what I did. I went for a sleep study and was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. I didn't fit the profile. I'm a female, under 125lbs and don't snore. I was shocked when they came in and said that I stopped breathing as soon as I fell asleep. Go get tested, your life depends on it.

Actually, the best thing for seasonal allergies is LOCAL RAW honey... If you can find any in your area, try eating a teaspoon of it daily...

It's healthy, natural, won't cause you to gain weight, it actually promotes metabolism and because LOCAL honey is derived from LOCAL plants, it'll create natural anti-histamines in your system... It must be RAW honey as the pasteurization kills off all the good stuff that makes it work.

I tried this. First I did 2 tblsp of this in a glass of water and drank it. That didnt work. Then I mixed the ACV in a mug of tea. That didnt work. Finally I just took the ACV straight to the head. This didnt work either. So now I have a disgusting taste in my mouth and still a sore throat. :/

I'm trying this for the first time right now, and I think it's working. I gargled with straight ACV first, and then made a pretty dilute tea of honey, ACV, lemon juice, and hot water, Because I was a little overwhelmed by the stinging feeling in my throat as the lemon juice and ACV are so acidic! Anyway, great herbal remedy!

Help! My throat became sore and it is painful to swallow. I have been taking Apple Cider Vinegar for almost a year and it helped me much in a lot of ways. However, recently, I took 1/8cup Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of water to relieve my rhinitis and it caused a lump in my throat. I tried to gargle baking soda and added 1/4 tsp in my 2tbsp. It relieved my clogged nose and my throat is less painful but the lump is still there. What dosage shall I take? I need Apple Cider Vinegar for my rhinitis.

I just came across this site for sore throat and tried Apple Cider Vinegar with honey and warm water and believe me it worked instantly.

I have had a horrible sore throat for the last two days, I've tried so many things to try to get rid of it, Pills, lozenges, hot cloths, about 20 cups of hot tea with honey, and none of it worked, but I just tried one tbp of ACV in a big cup of ice water and I feel so much better. This really works, try it.

Thank you all who said ACV and honey, it helped me get some much needed sleep last night :)

When ever I start feeling a sore throat coming on I take a teaspoon of ACV and again in about 30 minutes. Soon after my symtoms are gone. Also if you mix a teaspoon of ACV with a teaspoon of honey in a cup of tea, heat and drink, it will not only give you more energy but also help your sore throat feel much better.

ACV definitely works. My Nana had me drink and gargle with it years ago when I was visiting Florida for my sister's wedding. I had been sick all week and finally it was the night before the wedding, overnight after using ACV I was all better.

Now I have this bothersome post nasal drip that has given me a sore throat 4 times in the past 12 months, everytime I feel the slightly pain in my throat I can nearly guarantee it will turn to strep within 2 days because of the extra irritation in my throat due to allergies.

Basically, when you use ACV it's going to taste 100% worse when you're already sick than it does if you start taking it at the onset of your cold. First sign of any issues and i'm a huge advocate for starting ACV. My tonsils right now are swollen, they have the strep spots but I have zero pain and no fever, I caught it just in time to show signs but feel no pain and it will be gone by tonight. Definitely better than penicilin every 3 - 4 months. I think I just need to get my tonsils removed.

As for the recipe I find there is no right way. They all work but the more diluted the longer it will take. I don't even measure I just pour about a 1/2 shot into a large glass and fill it with warm water. If I don't catch it before my sore throat is full blown then i'll drink 1 tsp straight a couple of times to get it a great jump start.

I've never used a home remedy as effective as this! I've had a sore throat for a couple of days as part of some bug I got. The effect was almost immediate (I used a 50-50 blend of ACV and honey, gargled and swallowed). I fully expected the effects to wear off, but several hours later and after the first real meal I've been able to eat, it still feels great. I've used a lot of over the counter lozenges and sprays over the years, but nothing comes close to this cure!

THIS WORKS!! I don't believe much of anything I read on the internet about "magic" cures. My throat was really hurting so I decided I had nothing to loose. 3 tbs asv 3 tbs honey and 4 oz of warm water. All better. No Pain.

Been battling the flu all week and nothing I've tried has relieved my throat. I went searching for home remedies. Cayenne seemed a bit extreme but I just downed about a tbl. of ACV and what a difference. Granted, it's a bit overwhelming going down, but, man, that feels good!

ACV is awesome. im on day two of a sore throat. My voice sounded like a cartoon character. Found this site, hit the ACV, and no joke, it's only been 10 minutes, but, my voice is back to normal. Guess what i'm drinking all nite :)

I first tried Apple Cider Vinegar for a sore throat. I found the warm drink quite soothing and actually enjoy it in place of tea sometimes. I'm wondering if by adding hot water to the vinegar I am in some way diluting the effectiveness of ACV.

I don't have ACV on hand, just Balsamic and regular, will either of these work?

I have to say that ACV diluted with warm water worked for me. The usual story, woke with an awful sore throat & couldn't swallow without feeling like I had sandpaper at the back of my throat. I remembered someone else mentioning ages ago that ACV helps. I hunted out a bottle that's probably been in the pantry since the beginning of time and I tried it. And you know what...? It works! First dose I knocked back 'straight'! (ugh..!) Wow - needed a warm water chaser then. Am now sipping it with diluted warm water & will continue throughout the day. Sore throat has not completely gone as yet, but definitely feeling so much better. I can actually swallow without cringing. It almost seems to have an anaesthetic effect too. I smell like a pickled onion, but more importantly, I can breathe & swallow & actually function almost normally. Great stuff I say! No more pharmacies & docs for me when I get a sore throat. Cheers!

I couldn't sleep because of a sore throat, and tried salt water gargle. No help so came to computer and got recipe for acv and honey and water. sipping it now as a warm tea and already find it helps. I had to cancel a luncheon and now wish I had tried this yesterday; I could have gone to the luncheon. Thanks everyone for your feedback. Not sick for years and now this. Good to find a home remedy that works. Back to basics..:)

When a sore throat is coming on take a few zinc tablets right away then I agree on the ACV mixed with honey. It works on contact. If you're at work or out, almost any full service restaurant can provide it for you so the sore throat doesn't take a solid hold before you get home. Apple Cider Vinegar can be difficult to stomach when you are ill so add some ginger to help your stomach accept it. When I'm well, I drink a shot of ACV straight each day and I eat blueberries to quickly remove the taste from my mouth. Its a morning ritual.

WOW YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS HELPED! MY THROAT WAS KILLING ME LIKE NEVER BEFORE AND THE PAIN WENT TO MY EARS, FELT LIKE FIRE IN THEM! MY FRIEND IS A PROFESSIONAL SINGER AND I REMEMBER WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER SHE MADE ME TAKE THIS EXCEPT WE ADDED HAVE A LIME. I JUST TOOK IT RIGHT NOW AND AFTER THE THE 3RD SPOONFUL IT WORKED~!!
SO HERE IS WHAT I TOOK: WARM WATER IN A MUG, 1/2 A LIME, 1 TBSP OF HONEY, 1 TBSP OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR...LOVELY:)

I WAS DIAGNOSED TODAY WITH THE FLU (NOT SWINE)

ACV For Sore Throat

A glass of water, 2 teaspoons of honey, 2 soups spoons ACV, splash of some old throat comfort tea I had by my bed side.

Haven't been able to sleep properly all night because my throat is killing. Burning pain when I swallow is so bad, I couldn't get anything down there. Also pregnant so worried about taking anything at all at 5:00 am in the morning.
Looking up solution for relief, found the site and started with the cayenne pepper tip. I have used natural remedies before for throat. Salt water gargles, which I did before I went to sleep, honey and lemon which is good and tastes great, but no lemon at home. I have done fasts with cayenne so I know what its like, it has all my respect. Can't say was so impressed about the effect after several gargles but the ACV, waoo not bad at all.... I have been sipping on special brew for past half hour and have been able to drink water with out a grimace. Surprisingly feels food on my stomach too. Will keep in mind as acne skin tonic. Thank You!