Sore throat is one of the major reasons to visit a doctor in many countries. You will be surprised to see that the commonly available things in your shelf could serve as effectively home remedies for sore throat.

A painful or an irritating sensation that is aggravated by swallowing is Sore throat. It is commonly caused by infection with a virus or a bacteria, allergies or smoking. Most often it will be a symptom of an underlying illness like flu, cold, tonsillitis etc.,

Effective Home Remedies For Sore Throat 

• Cut an onion and place in a cup; soak with honey for an hour. Consume the honey every few hours to have a relief from sore throat.
• A lemon can be cut in to two pieces. Apply some salt and black pepper on one side and press. Put the lemon on heat to warm and slowly lick by squeezing the lemon. Follow it 2 to 3 times a day to have a good cure.
• A paste made with 2-3 cloves and 1-2 garlic can be had with honey.