Natural Remedies For Sore Throat Part 2

Honokiol Extract: Derived from magnolia bark, this potent natural extract offers powerful antibacterial and antiviral benefits. It also helps reduce inflammation and provides strong antioxidant support, among other important advantages such as protection against cancer. Pure honokiol dosage for acute infection is 500 mg one to two times daily.

Tibetan Herbal Formula.  A combination of 19 herbs and botanical extracts, this ancient formula has more than 50 published clinical studies showing its powerful antibacterial, antiviral and immune-boosting properties. It also helps reduce inflammation, boost antioxidant activity and improve circulation to help speed recovery.

Yin Qiao San Chinese Formula: This traditional herbal immune formula can be found in health food stores and Chinese herbal retailers. The combination of Chinese herbs, including honeysuckle flower, forsythia fruit, reed rhizome and burdock seed, works to boost immunity against viruses, fight bacterial infections such as strep, soothe symptoms and support healing. This formula works best when taken at the onset of illness. Dosages on the bottle can be doubled for acute symptoms.

Medicinal Mushrooms:: Medicinal mushroom species such as reishi, cordyceps, maitake, coriolus, agaricus, umbellatus and others increase natural killer cell activity and support immunity against viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders. They also speed recovery by helping to strengthen areas of the body that are weak due to stress, injury or illness; improving digestion, circulation and vital energy; removing toxins; supporting healthy responses to inflammation; and increasing antioxidant activity. For acute illness, take up to 4 grams two to four times daily.

Probiotics: The probiotic strain Streptococcus salivarius (also called BLIS K12) is part of the normal bacteria of the mouth and throat. When taken as a probiotic supplement, it helps to fight harmful strep bacteria and restore normal balance. It also shows antiviral activity by increasing interferon production, a key antiviral protein that stimulates the immune system. BLIS K12 has anti-inflammatory benefits and fights tooth decay. It is available as a dietary supplement.