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salt water gargle

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Joyce Lowery
Sterlington, LA

There seem to be many recipes for gargles to help a sore throat. Most viruses and bacteria are susceptible to acids, alkalines, or salt. Whereas bacteria can develop a resistance to antibiotics, this is not the case with most home remedies. Remember that salt based and baking soda based gargles can be drying, so have some water handy to drink or gargle with after you use them.

(1 rating)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For salt water gargle

  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking soda
  • 1 pt
    warm water

How To Make salt water gargle

  • 1
    Mix together. Gargle every 30 minutes.
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