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ACV and Cayenne for Sore Throat

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  95%
1 star (3) 
  5%

Beth (Palmyra, NJ) on 10/11/2021:
5 out of 5 stars

Everyone in the house was sick. I thought I had skated by this cold like illness, but I was wrong. I came to y favorite site Earth Clinic. Watched a video on the topic of colds plus sore throat. I followed the protocol: gargled with salt water and cayenne, used the netti pot with the same mix, drank a warm apple cider vinegar tea along with honey and cayenne before bed. Got up in the middle of the night to repeat. Continuing today, day two. The relief is remarkable. This same infection lingered with other family members for a week. I was able to cut brush in the yard and go about my normal daily routines. I still have mild cold symptoms, but the sore throat is gone.

Thank you, Earth Clinic, for an excellent, informative video.

REPLY   5      

Rose (Europe) on 03/01/2017:
5 out of 5 stars

Had a very painful sore throat for 5 days. It seemed to be getting worse, although I tried so many things. I knew about cayenne cure, but it was a very scary idea for me. But when the pain killers failed to help me I gave cayenne pepper a try. And this was truly the first miracle cure in my life. The horrible swelling in my throat was gone in about half an hour. The pain started disappearing right away.

I gargled cayenne pepper and ACV mix and drank a little of it. Thank you very much for this site!

REPLY   4      

Cj (Nz, Ny) on 01/05/2015:
5 out of 5 stars

Did 1 Cup ACV, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper.2 Tsp honey gargled some couple good sips and Mmmmm, moma' throat lite up like a candle don't feel it and when I swallow barely feel it in throat! Going to give it a couple min. & going to do it again!!

I been dealin with this for 3 days at time could barely swallow. Yeah as far as DR's go, $80.00 to see Dr. & another $4.00 for tongue depresser maybe 4.00 for the gloves, 35.00 for the shot you didn't need & $40 to $65.00 for meds which take almost all winter to get rid of soreness. & you just may run out & have to get a refill!!

cha-ching$$$$100.00> $150.00

Honey $6.00

Cayenne pepper.$4.00

ACV> $1.25

$11.50 Hmmmmmmmmm??

What am I going to do with the $139.00 I just saved/ LOL

Thanks folks!!!!!!

 View Entire Thread

REPLY   2      


Voni (Portland, Oregon) on 02/04/2014:
5 out of 5 stars

I used I/4 teaspoon of Cayenne, 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of Salt (I used Sea Salt) in a about 2 ounces of warm water, as warm as you can stand. I gave this to my son to gargle with and to take small swallows in between gargles. He felt instant relief! Also note I used organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar that has the "mother" in it and water that has NO fluoride in it.
REPLY   2      

Caitlin (Austin, Tx) on 10/13/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

Ate horribly out at two restaurants yesterday; end result, I got a terrible sore throat! Don't know if I picked up someone's virus, strep, or just having an immune response to my "allergic foods. " Woke up hoarse, with a sore throat getting worse by the minute. It is 4:00pm and I'm thinking, 'No way am I going to suffer with this throat all night! ' So, I make a quick trip to the "Earth Clinc. " Came away with this:

1/2 cup of heated water, 3 Tab. ACV with a pinch of Baking Soda (because that much ACV in a short time feels terrible on my stomach), 1 TAB honey, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. I sipped first -- throat only slightly better. I gargled -- way better, plus spitting up mucus. 15 minutes of gargling and swallowing and spitting and..... (drum roll) -- NO SORE THROAT! I am totally amazed and grateful. Now I shall go rinse my mounth. Thanks guys! :)

REPLY   4      

Sorethroatgone (Denver, Co) on 06/18/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

ACV and Cayenne: DUDE!!! This works quickly! ... I woke up this morning at 6 AM with a sore throat, sneezing, and a runny nose... Like the river Euphrates (seriously)... And I just felt "sick"... Like a cold, I guess. I had to blow my nose about 1, 000 times, non-stop. So I did a couple shots (cap-fulls) of Apple Cider Vinegar and then immediately took some pictures of my face to commemorate the event. Then I mixed a quarter (1/4) teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper into a quarter (1/4) cup of water and gargled it in small doses (and spit it out) several times and also drank some (and I took some more pictures of my face). Then I blew my nose another thousand times, non-stop. That was 2 hours ago and my nose stopped running and now it is 95% clear, and my sore throat is 95% gone. And I don't feel sick anymore. Sweet! Now I can go to work! Word of caution: these things are not fun to drink, but it only feels annoying for a few minutes... And well worth it! Don't be a sissy, do it! (Nothing personal against sissies)
REPLY   5      

Kathleen (Los Angeles, Ca) on 01/29/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

It's Kathleen, checking back. Happy to report within minutes my sore throat felt better. Within an hour it was gone! I seemed to have a lot of energy, so I got out of bed and walked 2 miles! I'd say there is something to this "concoction" and I've already recommended it to many of my friends who are home sick! I'm so thankful to have found this site.... Thank you!

 View Entire Thread

REPLY   1      

Egf (Guadalajar, Jalisco) on 09/20/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

I gargled with c. Pepper, cider vinegar and wrm water. It tickled my tongue and scalded my throat but it stopped hurting and feel better immediately. Big Yea
REPLY   2      


Rebeccarhae (Los Angeles, California) on 06/08/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

Last night I sipped 1/2 c. ACV, 1/2 tsp. cayenne and 3 T. honey mixed with warm water until I couldn't drink anymore, then gargled with the rest. When I woke up the pain was nearly gone. Amazing results! Which saved my skin because I started a new job today.

I agree with whoever suggested it tastes like wing sauce. Having that in my head made it more palatable somehow, even though I don't usually seek out spicy food.

I feel sorry for the girl who tried to temper the ACV with apple juice- seems like a mistake to me, like putting blue cheese in milk or RW vinegar in wine. But yes. This totally worked and I will do it again- earlier next time!

Oh, and PS. I bought all the necessary ingredients for around ten bucks, too. Most otc medicines are more expensive than that...

REPLY   3      

Suzanne (Norman, Ok) on 06/01/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

After two days of an extremely painful sore throat I was desperate for relief. After reading the posts I tried many combinations but this is what worked for me: 1 cup ACV undiluted, 2 tbs raw honey and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. I gargled with this mixture and felt immediate improvement. I contined to gargle (not drink) this about every two hours, rinsing my mouth with plenty of plain water after each use. Within less than 24 hours my sore throat had vanished, my voice came back and I was able to swallow without pain. Many thanks to all who posted.
REPLY   3      

ACV and Cayenne for Sore Throat

5 star (63) 
  95%
1 star (3) 
  5%

Beth (Palmyra, NJ) on 10/11/2021:
5 out of 5 stars

Everyone in the house was sick. I thought I had skated by this cold like illness, but I was wrong. I came to y favorite site Earth Clinic. Watched a video on the topic of colds plus sore throat. I followed the protocol: gargled with salt water and cayenne, used the netti pot with the same mix, drank a warm apple cider vinegar tea along with honey and cayenne before bed. Got up in the middle of the night to repeat. Continuing today, day two. The relief is remarkable. This same infection lingered with other family members for a week. I was able to cut brush in the yard and go about my normal daily routines. I still have mild cold symptoms, but the sore throat is gone.

Thank you, Earth Clinic, for an excellent, informative video.

REPLY   5      

Rose (Europe) on 03/01/2017:
5 out of 5 stars

Had a very painful sore throat for 5 days. It seemed to be getting worse, although I tried so many things. I knew about cayenne cure, but it was a very scary idea for me. But when the pain killers failed to help me I gave cayenne pepper a try. And this was truly the first miracle cure in my life. The horrible swelling in my throat was gone in about half an hour. The pain started disappearing right away.

I gargled cayenne pepper and ACV mix and drank a little of it. Thank you very much for this site!

REPLY   4      

Cj (Nz, Ny) on 01/05/2015:
5 out of 5 stars

Did 1 Cup ACV, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper.2 Tsp honey gargled some couple good sips and Mmmmm, moma' throat lite up like a candle don't feel it and when I swallow barely feel it in throat! Going to give it a couple min. & going to do it again!!

I been dealin with this for 3 days at time could barely swallow. Yeah as far as DR's go, $80.00 to see Dr. & another $4.00 for tongue depresser maybe 4.00 for the gloves, 35.00 for the shot you didn't need & $40 to $65.00 for meds which take almost all winter to get rid of soreness. & you just may run out & have to get a refill!!

cha-ching$$$$100.00> $150.00

Honey $6.00

Cayenne pepper.$4.00

ACV> $1.25

$11.50 Hmmmmmmmmm??

What am I going to do with the $139.00 I just saved/ LOL

Thanks folks!!!!!!

 View Entire Thread

REPLY   2      


Voni (Portland, Oregon) on 02/04/2014:
5 out of 5 stars

I used I/4 teaspoon of Cayenne, 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of Salt (I used Sea Salt) in a about 2 ounces of warm water, as warm as you can stand. I gave this to my son to gargle with and to take small swallows in between gargles. He felt instant relief! Also note I used organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar that has the "mother" in it and water that has NO fluoride in it.
REPLY   2      

Caitlin (Austin, Tx) on 10/13/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

Ate horribly out at two restaurants yesterday; end result, I got a terrible sore throat! Don't know if I picked up someone's virus, strep, or just having an immune response to my "allergic foods. " Woke up hoarse, with a sore throat getting worse by the minute. It is 4:00pm and I'm thinking, 'No way am I going to suffer with this throat all night! ' So, I make a quick trip to the "Earth Clinc. " Came away with this:

1/2 cup of heated water, 3 Tab. ACV with a pinch of Baking Soda (because that much ACV in a short time feels terrible on my stomach), 1 TAB honey, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. I sipped first -- throat only slightly better. I gargled -- way better, plus spitting up mucus. 15 minutes of gargling and swallowing and spitting and..... (drum roll) -- NO SORE THROAT! I am totally amazed and grateful. Now I shall go rinse my mounth. Thanks guys! :)

REPLY   4      

Sorethroatgone (Denver, Co) on 06/18/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

ACV and Cayenne: DUDE!!! This works quickly! ... I woke up this morning at 6 AM with a sore throat, sneezing, and a runny nose... Like the river Euphrates (seriously)... And I just felt "sick"... Like a cold, I guess. I had to blow my nose about 1, 000 times, non-stop. So I did a couple shots (cap-fulls) of Apple Cider Vinegar and then immediately took some pictures of my face to commemorate the event. Then I mixed a quarter (1/4) teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper into a quarter (1/4) cup of water and gargled it in small doses (and spit it out) several times and also drank some (and I took some more pictures of my face). Then I blew my nose another thousand times, non-stop. That was 2 hours ago and my nose stopped running and now it is 95% clear, and my sore throat is 95% gone. And I don't feel sick anymore. Sweet! Now I can go to work! Word of caution: these things are not fun to drink, but it only feels annoying for a few minutes... And well worth it! Don't be a sissy, do it! (Nothing personal against sissies)
REPLY   5      

Kathleen (Los Angeles, Ca) on 01/29/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

It's Kathleen, checking back. Happy to report within minutes my sore throat felt better. Within an hour it was gone! I seemed to have a lot of energy, so I got out of bed and walked 2 miles! I'd say there is something to this "concoction" and I've already recommended it to many of my friends who are home sick! I'm so thankful to have found this site.... Thank you!

 View Entire Thread

REPLY   1      

Egf (Guadalajar, Jalisco) on 09/20/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

I gargled with c. Pepper, cider vinegar and wrm water. It tickled my tongue and scalded my throat but it stopped hurting and feel better immediately. Big Yea
REPLY   2      


Rebeccarhae (Los Angeles, California) on 06/08/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

Last night I sipped 1/2 c. ACV, 1/2 tsp. cayenne and 3 T. honey mixed with warm water until I couldn't drink anymore, then gargled with the rest. When I woke up the pain was nearly gone. Amazing results! Which saved my skin because I started a new job today.

I agree with whoever suggested it tastes like wing sauce. Having that in my head made it more palatable somehow, even though I don't usually seek out spicy food.

I feel sorry for the girl who tried to temper the ACV with apple juice- seems like a mistake to me, like putting blue cheese in milk or RW vinegar in wine. But yes. This totally worked and I will do it again- earlier next time!

Oh, and PS. I bought all the necessary ingredients for around ten bucks, too. Most otc medicines are more expensive than that...

REPLY   3      

Suzanne (Norman, Ok) on 06/01/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

After two days of an extremely painful sore throat I was desperate for relief. After reading the posts I tried many combinations but this is what worked for me: 1 cup ACV undiluted, 2 tbs raw honey and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. I gargled with this mixture and felt immediate improvement. I contined to gargle (not drink) this about every two hours, rinsing my mouth with plenty of plain water after each use. Within less than 24 hours my sore throat had vanished, my voice came back and I was able to swallow without pain. Many thanks to all who posted.
REPLY   3      

Beth (Palmyra, NJ) on 10/11/2021:
5 out of 5 stars

Everyone in the house was sick. I thought I had skated by this cold like illness, but I was wrong. I came to y favorite site Earth Clinic. Watched a video on the topic of colds plus sore throat. I followed the protocol: gargled with salt water and cayenne, used the netti pot with the same mix, drank a warm apple cider vinegar tea along with honey and cayenne before bed. Got up in the middle of the night to repeat. Continuing today, day two. The relief is remarkable. This same infection lingered with other family members for a week. I was able to cut brush in the yard and go about my normal daily routines. I still have mild cold symptoms, but the sore throat is gone.

Thank you, Earth Clinic, for an excellent, informative video.

REPLY   5      

Rose (Europe) on 03/01/2017:
5 out of 5 stars

Had a very painful sore throat for 5 days. It seemed to be getting worse, although I tried so many things. I knew about cayenne cure, but it was a very scary idea for me. But when the pain killers failed to help me I gave cayenne pepper a try. And this was truly the first miracle cure in my life. The horrible swelling in my throat was gone in about half an hour. The pain started disappearing right away.

I gargled cayenne pepper and ACV mix and drank a little of it. Thank you very much for this site!

REPLY   4      

Cj (Nz, Ny) on 01/05/2015:
5 out of 5 stars

Did 1 Cup ACV, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper.2 Tsp honey gargled some couple good sips and Mmmmm, moma' throat lite up like a candle don't feel it and when I swallow barely feel it in throat! Going to give it a couple min. & going to do it again!!

I been dealin with this for 3 days at time could barely swallow. Yeah as far as DR's go, $80.00 to see Dr. & another $4.00 for tongue depresser maybe 4.00 for the gloves, 35.00 for the shot you didn't need & $40 to $65.00 for meds which take almost all winter to get rid of soreness. & you just may run out & have to get a refill!!

cha-ching$$$$100.00> $150.00

Honey $6.00

Cayenne pepper.$4.00

ACV> $1.25

$11.50 Hmmmmmmmmm??

What am I going to do with the $139.00 I just saved/ LOL

Thanks folks!!!!!!

 View Entire Thread

REPLY   2      


Voni (Portland, Oregon) on 02/04/2014:
5 out of 5 stars

I used I/4 teaspoon of Cayenne, 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of Salt (I used Sea Salt) in a about 2 ounces of warm water, as warm as you can stand. I gave this to my son to gargle with and to take small swallows in between gargles. He felt instant relief! Also note I used organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar that has the "mother" in it and water that has NO fluoride in it.
REPLY   2      

Caitlin (Austin, Tx) on 10/13/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

Ate horribly out at two restaurants yesterday; end result, I got a terrible sore throat! Don't know if I picked up someone's virus, strep, or just having an immune response to my "allergic foods. " Woke up hoarse, with a sore throat getting worse by the minute. It is 4:00pm and I'm thinking, 'No way am I going to suffer with this throat all night! ' So, I make a quick trip to the "Earth Clinc. " Came away with this:

1/2 cup of heated water, 3 Tab. ACV with a pinch of Baking Soda (because that much ACV in a short time feels terrible on my stomach), 1 TAB honey, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. I sipped first -- throat only slightly better. I gargled -- way better, plus spitting up mucus. 15 minutes of gargling and swallowing and spitting and..... (drum roll) -- NO SORE THROAT! I am totally amazed and grateful. Now I shall go rinse my mounth. Thanks guys! :)

REPLY   4      

Sorethroatgone (Denver, Co) on 06/18/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

ACV and Cayenne: DUDE!!! This works quickly! ... I woke up this morning at 6 AM with a sore throat, sneezing, and a runny nose... Like the river Euphrates (seriously)... And I just felt "sick"... Like a cold, I guess. I had to blow my nose about 1, 000 times, non-stop. So I did a couple shots (cap-fulls) of Apple Cider Vinegar and then immediately took some pictures of my face to commemorate the event. Then I mixed a quarter (1/4) teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper into a quarter (1/4) cup of water and gargled it in small doses (and spit it out) several times and also drank some (and I took some more pictures of my face). Then I blew my nose another thousand times, non-stop. That was 2 hours ago and my nose stopped running and now it is 95% clear, and my sore throat is 95% gone. And I don't feel sick anymore. Sweet! Now I can go to work! Word of caution: these things are not fun to drink, but it only feels annoying for a few minutes... And well worth it! Don't be a sissy, do it! (Nothing personal against sissies)
REPLY   5      

Kathleen (Los Angeles, Ca) on 01/29/2013:
5 out of 5 stars

It's Kathleen, checking back. Happy to report within minutes my sore throat felt better. Within an hour it was gone! I seemed to have a lot of energy, so I got out of bed and walked 2 miles! I'd say there is something to this "concoction" and I've already recommended it to many of my friends who are home sick! I'm so thankful to have found this site.... Thank you!

 View Entire Thread

REPLY   1      

Egf (Guadalajar, Jalisco) on 09/20/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

I gargled with c. Pepper, cider vinegar and wrm water. It tickled my tongue and scalded my throat but it stopped hurting and feel better immediately. Big Yea
REPLY   2      


Rebeccarhae (Los Angeles, California) on 06/08/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

Last night I sipped 1/2 c. ACV, 1/2 tsp. cayenne and 3 T. honey mixed with warm water until I couldn't drink anymore, then gargled with the rest. When I woke up the pain was nearly gone. Amazing results! Which saved my skin because I started a new job today.

I agree with whoever suggested it tastes like wing sauce. Having that in my head made it more palatable somehow, even though I don't usually seek out spicy food.

I feel sorry for the girl who tried to temper the ACV with apple juice- seems like a mistake to me, like putting blue cheese in milk or RW vinegar in wine. But yes. This totally worked and I will do it again- earlier next time!

Oh, and PS. I bought all the necessary ingredients for around ten bucks, too. Most otc medicines are more expensive than that...

REPLY   3      

Suzanne (Norman, Ok) on 06/01/2012:
5 out of 5 stars

After two days of an extremely painful sore throat I was desperate for relief. After reading the posts I tried many combinations but this is what worked for me: 1 cup ACV undiluted, 2 tbs raw honey and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. I gargled with this mixture and felt immediate improvement. I contined to gargle (not drink) this about every two hours, rinsing my mouth with plenty of plain water after each use. Within less than 24 hours my sore throat had vanished, my voice came back and I was able to swallow without pain. Many thanks to all who posted.
REPLY   3      
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