Homeopathic Treatments for a Sore Throat

Mercurius and Kali Muriaticum for a Sore Throat

Mercurius is a homeopathic treatment that works well for those with a sore throat that is extremely dry and swallowing is difficulty and who feel a constant need to swallow. This treatment works especially well for swelling of the glands and for those who have a throat that feels raw and appears to be bright red. Those who will benefit from mercurius often have a sore throat that occurs at the beginning of seasonal changes, or from harsh temperatures or weather.

For those who have a sore throat that is accompanied with swollen tonsils and gray spots or ulcers that appear along the throat, the homeopathic treatment that is known as kali muriaticum should be taken. Kali muriaticum works especially well for those whose sore throat is caused by gastric conditions, such as gastric reflux disease.

Phytolacca and Guaiacum for a Sore Throat

Patients with a sore throat that appear dark in color with tonsils that are a deep red should take the treatment known as phytolacca. This remedy works especially well for those who have severe pain when they swallow, and constantly feel the need to clear phlegm from their throat. Phytolacca works best when the glands of the throat are swollen.

Another homeopathic treatment, guaiacum, should be taken by those with a sore throat that affects mostly the right side and is accompanied with swollen tonsils and a severely dry throat. This remedy is especially helpful for those with an aching like pain that affects the throat, as well as the neck. Those who will benefit from taking guaiacum often have a feeling of rawness that affects the throat.

Homeopathic treatments are a good way to help relieve the different types of sore throats. Although these treatments can treat a sore throat on their own, it is also safe to take them along with