Salt Gargle

A salt gargle is when a hot salt solution is gargled in the throat for a few seconds.

A salt gargle can be used to

• Relieve throat congestion

• Relax throat muscles

• Reduce inflammation

• Relieve throat itchiness

• Relieve sore throat

Materials needed

• Two glasses of hot water

• 1 tsp of salt - 1/2 tsp salt per glass of water

Instructions

1. Add 1/2 tsp of salt into a glass of hot water as hot as can be tolerated.

2. Sip enough water to let it roll freely in the throat for a few seconds before spewing the water out in the sink.

3. Continue the procedure until the 2 glasses of water finished.

4. Repeat every 2 hours if sore throat is severe.