Ginger tea

An all-time favorite tea that not only tastes good but also cures colds and sore throats. Ginger tea has potent medicinal properties that quickly relieve itchy throats. You must ensure that the ginger is properly infused with the tea in order for it to have a distinct taste and aroma. To add to your tea, grate it, pierce it, or dice it into small pieces.

Ginger tea may also be beneficial in relieving a sore throat. In fact, a 2013 study found that a hot water extract of fresh ginger may help protect you from the respiratory syncytial virus, a highly infectious virus that commonly affects young children, though more robust human studies are needed. Ginger on the other hand has several sesquiterpenes, which have antiviral properties, and are particularly effective against cold viruses. Further, the addition of honey and cayenne peppers increases the antimicrobial potency of this drink. Cayenne pepper has capsaicin that reduces inflammation of the nervous system.