Sore throat

Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks or use a zinc containing nasal spray or nasal gel as suggested on the label.

Eucalyptus oil is an antibacterial; fights infection; reduces duration and severity. Use eucalyptus oil, many times daily, as inhalation.

Sage soothes sore throat. Use a throat spray containing sage many times daily, as suggested on the label.

Benzoin oil is an anti-inflammatory and expectorant; alleviates symptoms. Use benzoin oil by inhalation daily, as suggested on the label.

Bistort root is an antiseptic; accelerates tissue healing; alleviates symptoms. Use bistort root containing gargle preparation 3-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Bloodroot alleviates symptoms. Gargle with bloodroot containing tea many times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Cajeput oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs; soothes and relieves sore throat. Use cajeput oil by inhalation, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Oak bark is an astringent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Use oak bark containing preparation as a gargle 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Periwinkle is an astringent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Use periwinkle gargle 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Wild indigo is an anti-infectious and an antiseptic; prevents and fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Use wild indigo containing gargle 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.