2023-04-17 10:00:13
What is a sore throat?
Sore throat is characterized by a sensation of tingling, burning, strong pain the level of pharynx and tonsils. It can also be accompanied by difficulty swallowing.
The sore throat is not a disease! It’s just a symptom present in various pathologies such as angina, laryngitis, pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis,aphonia…
Sore throat can also result from a allergiessmoking, gastric reflux…
How to cure a sore throat in one day?
There is a little trick, provided the sore throat be very light : “Honey is ideal for sore throats, angina and winter illnesses, as it helps to line the pharyngeal wall and increase the effectiveness of essential oils while softening the mucous membranes”explains Didier Pesoni, pharmacist.
Which essential oils in case of sore throat?
Five essential oils can be used to treat a sore throat. Which ones? Didier Pesoni, pharmacist specializing in aromatherapy, lists the list.
Lemongrass essential oil from Java, a mild anti-inflammatory
“It has mild anti-inflammatory properties in case of sore throat and aphonia, says the pharmacist. It is ideal before changing, speaking or at the first symptoms. »
How to use it ? By mouth: “place 2 drops oflemongrass essential oil from java on a neutral tablet or in a teaspoon of honey and take 3 to 4 times a day, from the first symptoms »advises the pharmacist.
Black spruce essential oil, a softener of the mucous membranes
“Black spruce essential oil is used in the treatment of dry, oily and spasmodicbut it also has a remarkable softening action on the mucous membranes”, explains Didier Pesoni.
It is recommended to prevent sore throats and aphonia.
How to use it ? By mouth: “Place a drop of black spruce essential oil and a drop of java essential oil on a neutral tablet and take before singing, speaking or as soon as the first symptoms appear”advises the pharmacist.
Lemon eucalyptus essential oil, a good anti-inflammatory
“Lemon eucalyptus essential oil is very interesting in winter to treat sore throats, angina and aphonia thanks to its properties anti-inflammatories et painkillers », explains the pharmacist.
How to use it ? By mouth: “place 2 drops of essential oil of lemon eucalyptus on a neutral tablet or in a spoonful of honey, and take 3 to 4 times a day”, advises Didier Pesoni.
Lemongrass essential oil, a rapid anti-inflammatory
“Lemongrass essential oil, also called Indian lemongrass, has a fast and powerful anti-inflammatory action”, explains the pharmacist. It is useful in case of sore throats, but also aphonia and angina.
How to use it ? By mouth: “place 2 drops of lemongrass essential oil on a neutral tablet or in a teaspoon of honey and take 3 to 4 times a day”, recommends the pharmacist.
Litsea essential oil, an effective anti-inflammatory
« Litsea essential oil is also called Indian verbena. It has fast-acting anti-inflammatory properties. says the practitioner.
It can be used in case of sore throat, but also aphonia and angina.
How to use it ? By mouth: “place 2 drops of essential oil of litsea on a neutral tablet or in a teaspoon of honey and take 3 to 4 times a day”, explains Didier Pesoni.
Which essential oils for sore throat and cold?
In addition to the runny nose and sneezing, the common cold also causes a sore throat with sometimes tingling in the back of the throat. How to relieve them? Several essential oils help to overcome a cold and its various symptoms.
Red myrtle essential oil, a thinner
« Red myrtle essential oil is widely used in ENT pathologies such as coughs, colds, sinusitis”, says the pharmacist.
How to use it ? By mouth: “drop 2 drops of red myrtle essential oil in a teaspoon of honey which will help soothe the throat and take 3-4 times a day”suggests the pharmacist.
Ravintsara essential oil, against winter diseases
“Ravintsara essential oil is highly sought after for treating flu and winter illnesses such as rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, as it has exceptional antiviral properties,” says Didier Pesoni.
How to use it ? By oral route: “place a drop of essential oil of ravinstsara and a drop of essential oil of eucalyptus radiata in a teaspoon of honey and take 3 to 4 times a day”, suggests the pharmacist.
What essential oils for sore throat in case of angina?
Several essential oils relieve sore throat when it comes from angina thanks to their anti-infectious properties. Here are which ones.
Compact oregano essential oil, reserved for adults
“Compact oregano essential oil is the most powerful against bacterial and viral infections. It is reserved for adults in short-term treatment, ”warns Didier Pesoni.
How to use it ? By mouth: “place a drop of compact oregano essential oil and a drop oflemon essence on a neutral tablet and take 4 times a day for a maximum of 7 days”, says the pharmacist.
Essential oil of thyme thymol, useful for ENT pathologies
“The essential oil of thyme thymol is a powerful anti-infective indicated in case of angina, bronchitis, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, otitis”, specifies the pharmacist.
How to use it ? Orally: “Place 1 drop of essential oil of thyme thymol and 1 drop of lemon essence on a neutral tablet and take 4 times a day for 7 days,” says Didier Pesoni.
What precautions to take?
If essential oils are part of “alternative medicine”, they must, however, be used while respecting certain precautions.
“In children from 7 years old, the dosage is one drop 3 times a day”, says the pharmacist.
It should also be remembered that essential oils should not be used “at the fem pregnantthe nursing motherTHE babies under 30 monthspeople suffering fromasthmad’epilepsy. As for the essential oil of thyme thymol, it should not be used, orally, in people suffering from gastritisd’ulcerof irritable bowelof crohn’s diseaseor ofsevere liver failure », recalls Didier Pesoni.
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