Itchy throat, dry cough and cold? Sounds like you need some quick fixes!

Dry throat is a common phenomenon that occurs when the season changes. It causes itchiness in the throat coupled with dry cough and cold. Viral infections like simple flu are also common during this time and people who have allergies to pollen and dust also suffer from throat irritation.

If you are also battling any of these symptoms then try these homemade remedies for quick relief from a sore throat, dry cough and cold.

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Tulsi and Honey

This combination has been an easily accessible home remedy for several ages now. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of honey help in curing the throat infection while the therapeutic properties of tulsi help to ease the pain.

Golden Milk

Golden milk or turmeric milk is an Indian hot beverage made with turmeric, milk, honey and some more spices like cinnamon, cloves and star anise. This beverage is loaded with nutrients to enhance immunity and protect against disease when added to the diet. A glass of warm turmeric milk can help soothe the itchiness in the throat.

Herbal tea

Herbal tea is a great way to relieve throat irritation caused by pollution and dust particles that also affect the lungs. The whole spices added to the herbal tea like green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and star anise are rich in antioxidants that can neutralise the harmful effects of air pollutants.

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Saltwater gargle

The simplest and most effective home remedy for throat infections, saline water acts as a treatment to block bacterial and fungal infections in the throat, thereby lowering inflammation caused by it. Salt water gargle aids in the diluting of mucus, which improves congestion and dryness in the throat.