Natural Sore Throat Remedy: Make a Throat Cream
A Unique Natural Solution for Sore Throats You've Probably Never Heard Of!
Experiencing a sore throat can be a real pain—quite literally! Many traditional remedies, like sipping hot lemon and honey-infused tea or gargling with salt water, come to mind. You may have even tried gargles made with essential oils, such as incorporating a drop of Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil in a small cup of water.
But today, I am excited to share with you a unique, soothing solution you may not be familiar with—a homemade topical cream using essential oils that you can apply externally to your throat and neck area.
This natural remedy aims to soothe the discomfort associated with a sore throat and potentially accelerates the healing process. For those skeptical about applying cream to the neck and throat area, let me reassure you. This method can offer immense relief to the tender tissues of your throat, reducing inflammation and discomfort.
This cream has two variations—one specifically formulated for children (containing a lower concentration of essential oils) and the other for adults. Both versions use a 2 oz (60 ml) unscented body cream base.
I rarely recommend Sandalwood in my recipes due to environmental concerns surrounding the overharvesting of this precious resource. However, when it comes to alleviating a sore throat, I have found that nothing quite matches the efficacy of Sandalwood.
In the following paragraphs, I will guide you through creating these therapeutic creams at home. Use this innovative and natural way to combat that nasty sore throat!
Natural Sore Throat Remedy for Kids
This soothing lotion helps calm sore throat symptoms and is safe for kids.
Ingredients
4 drops Sandalwood essential oil (Santalum album)
2 drops Tea Tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
2 drops Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
2 drops Frankincense essential oil (Boswellia carterii)
2 drops Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon)
2 fl oz (60 ml) unscented natural lotion
Supplies
One 2 fl oz (30 ml) glass jar
Directions
Put the unscented lotion into the glass jar.
Drop the essential oils into the cream.
Stir gently to combine.
Natural Sore Throat Remedy for Adults
Use this lotion whenever you experience uncomfortable sore throat symptoms.
Ingredients
8 drops Sandalwood essential oil (Santalum album)
5 drops Tea Tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
5 drops Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
5 drops Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon)
3 drops Frankincense essential oil (Boswellia carterii)
2 fl oz (60 ml) unscented natural lotion
Supplies
One 2 fl oz (30 ml) glass jar
Directions
Fill the glass jar with the unscented lotion.
Carefully introduce the essential oils into the lotion.
Stir the mixture gently until all the ingredients have blended seamlessly.
Rub this soothing blend onto your throat and the back of your neck before heading out into the cold, and secure your neck with a scarf for added warmth. This remedy can also help if your neck muscles are sore from excessive coughing.
I recommend preparing a fresh batch every few weeks to ensure the potency of the essential oils. If you don't have unscented lotion on hand or are feeling too unwell to prepare this mixture, you can add the essential oils to 2 oz (60 ml) of jojoba wax (Simmondsia chinensis) as an alternative.
In my personal experience, Sandalwood essential oil has proven particularly effective for sore throats. Applying it directly to my throat a few times a day at the onset of a sore throat often helps me prevent it from worsening.
Discover the soothing synergy of these essential oils, and allow them to work their natural magic on your sore throat!
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