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Iodine Painting
Posted by Greg (Atlanta, GA)
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Painting Iodine on my wrist gets rid of my sore throat every time!
Iodine Painting
Posted by Nita (St Pete, FL)
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Iodine definitely works for me, however, I find it best to use the clear "decolorized" iodine, available at most drugstores. I paint it on the inside of the wrists (where the veins are closest to the skin) and on the sides of the throat.
Iodine Painting
Posted by Mary (NY, NY) on 10/30/2026
Hi Jules, I used to get sinus infections, sore throats and coughs that lasted for weeks. Then I read the article How Grandmother's Gargling Remedy Could Help Abate The Coronavirus on website How Grandmother's Gargling Remedy Could Help Abate The Wuhan Flu in March 2020 when COVID-19 started.
It can take 5 days before you see symptoms and by then a virus can be raging throughout your body and harder to eliminate. Now I mix 1/4 teaspoon table salt with 4 fl oz hot water and drink it and take CVS saline nasal spray when I come back from public outings.
I did have one bad virus since 2020 where I had to mix a tbl apple cider vinegar in 4 fl oz water and drink it. It killed the virus. I think some viruses don't respond to chloride.
I have not had a sinus infection, sore throat or a cough that has lasted more than a day since March 2020.
Note: The RDA for sodium for an average adult is 1,300 mg with a tolerable upper limit (UL) intake per day of 2,300 mg. Sodium chloride (table salt) is approximately 40% sodium. One teaspoon of table salt = 2,300 mg sodium. Do not exceed one teaspoon of table salt over the course of a day.
Iodine Painting
Posted by Janice (Coloma, Mi) on 06/08/2009
I was wondering what kind of iodine do you use? I'm assuming the colorless type?
Iodine Painting
Posted by Joseph (Maywood, New Jersey, Usa) on 07/09/2011
For younger children, try a spoonful of any kind of thick syrup. I remember when I was younger it worked every time in relieveing a sore throat, but doesn't work now. If you have kids with a sore throat, this might not be the best way to cure it, but it is the one your kids will probably like the most.
Iodine Painting
Posted by gb (new york, ny) on 01/27/2024
I believe it only works at the first signs of infections, is that correct? Also, whats the dosing? how often can you do this and with how much iodine? how much is too much?
Iodine Painting
Posted by Mary T. (Pikesville) on 01/30/2018
Hi, I've being reading all the comments regarding Iodine. I have the swabs embedded in Iodine. I may sound a bit stupid when I ask if I could possibly apply directly inside where my throat hurts. I went to two different doctors, once each, they have told me that they don't know what is wrong. I'm going crazy trying to get rid of a burning sensation on the left side right at the end of my tang and the surrounding area. I remember that when I was little at the boarding school where I grew up, the nuns will rub Iodine directly into our throats with a swab. What I don't know is if it was a type of Iodine was designed for that purpose.
Can I use what I have? The information it has says for external use only. I'm willing to take a chance.
I'll appreciate any input. Thanks.
Iodine Painting
Posted by Wendy (Columbus, Oh) on 01/31/2018
There's a post below yours that says this: "use the clear "decolorized" iodine, available at most drugstores"
