Swelling and pain in the throat are mostly caused by internal heat. Especially those white-collar workers who are usually busy at work, don't get enough rest, and don't pay attention to their diet and health. They often suffer from symptoms of internal heat. When they get internal heat, they feel a swollen and sore throat. At this time, you can drink some tea to relieve it.

What kind of tea should you drink if you have a sore throat?

1. Fatty sea licorice tea

Preparation method: 6 grams of fat seaweed, 2-3 licorice tablets, prepare 600 ml Boil water, put Pangda Hai and licorice in a cup, brew it, simmer for 10 minutes and drink.

Efficacy: Pangdahai has the effects of soothing the throat, reducing inflammation and relieving pain, while licorice can clear away heat, detoxify, relieve pain and relieve pain. However, Pangda Hai has a laxative effect, so if you have diarrhea, you should not drink it!

2. Olive and sea honey tea

Preparation method: 3g of olives, 3 pieces of seaweed, 3g of green tea, 1 spoon of honey. First, boil the olives in water for a while, then brew the fat seaweed and green tea, cover for a while, add honey and mix thoroughly. 1 to 2 doses per day.

Efficacy: clearing away heat and detoxifying, soothing and soothing the throat. It is mainly used for patients with dry and uncomfortable throat, hoarse voice, etc. who are suffering from yin deficiency, dryness and heat. ,

3. Kumquat honey tea

Preparation method: add kumquat peel and rock sugar or honey to boil the juice, or add water to the boiled juice to drink. Kumquat leaves are also effective in treating throat inflammation and can also be decoctioned and drunk.

Efficacy: Kumquat peel is rich in nutrients, contains vitamin C and calcium, and has the effect of eliminating throat inflammation. You can eat kumquats when you notice a foreign body in your throat.

4. Luo Han Guo flower tea

Many people know that making tea with Luo Han Guo can relieve throat pain, but using Luo Han Guo flower also has the effect of soothing the throat, and the Luo Han Guo flower has a strong fragrance. Soak it in hot water and the fragrance will overflow. The editor once brought back a pack of mangosteen flowers when traveling. I use them to make tea and drink them on daily basis. It can clear the lungs and moisturize dryness. It is very good for sore throats, coughs, hoarse voices, and even constipation caused by internal heat. improvement effect.

5. Jasmine tea

Jasmine is loved by many people because of its elegant appearance and charming aroma. As a traditional Chinese medicine, jasmine also has many medicinal effects. Jasmine can be drunk as scented tea and soaked in water, which can inhibit bacteria. When taken internally or externally, it can relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and clear away heat in the throat. Especially patients with chronic bronchitis should drink more.

6. Mint tea

Mint is not only an ornament on the Western table, but we can also use it as a dietary therapy and make tea for sore throats. Mint tea can relieve sore throat, relieve headaches or fever caused by colds, and enhance blood circulation in the body. But mint is not suitable for pregnant women and babies.

7. Honeysuckle tea

Honeysuckle tea is also a common scented tea used to clear away heat and detoxify. However, although honeysuckle tea has a good soothing effect on people who suffer from internal heat, it is not good for the throat. Dryness, dry mouth and exogenous wind and heat all play a role. However, it is cold in nature and is not suitable for people with weak or cold constitutions, or for long-term drinking.

8. Jade Butterfly Tea

Jade butterfly is mainly produced in Yunnan, Guizhou and other places. Jade butterfly is also called white jade paper. It can clear away lung heat, soothe the throat, and is good for acute or chronic diseases. It has a good therapeutic effect on bronchitis, cough, sore throat, and tonsillitis. Jade Butterfly Tea mainly uses its seeds to make tea. Add one teaspoon of Jade Butterfly to boiling water and soak for 10 minutes before drinking.

9. Violet tea

Drinking violet tea is very beneficial to the respiratory tract. It can not only moisturize the throat, but also relieve coughs and sore throats caused by colds. Secondly, it also plays a certain auxiliary therapeutic role in respiratory diseases, protects the upper respiratory tract, and regulates bronchitis.

Methods to prevent and treat sore throat

1. Use less condiments when cooking

It should be noted that autumn is cool and dry. When it gets cold, not only do you start tonic, but you also add onions, ginger, garlic, leeks, peppers and other seasonings to the dishes. In autumn, the lung function is strong, and eating too much spicy food will make the lung qi more strong and damage the liver qi. Therefore, it is recommended that when cooking, pay attention to the amount of seasonings, use them in moderation, and do not add too many seasonings.

2. Eat more white food

In autumn, the climate turns cooler and the air becomes slightly drier. Traditional health care believes that white food enters the lungs, which means that white food can promote lung health and has a very good health effect.

3. Exercise is essential

Participate in more physical exercises to enhance the body's defense capabilities. Pay attention to oral hygiene, pay attention to personal hygiene, and wash hands frequently. You can gargle with light salt water in the morning and evening to clean and moisten the throat mucosa, improve the pharyngeal environment and prevent bacterial infection.