Ask questions via twitter! Message any question to @answers on twitter. We'll publish the question and send you a reply each time there's a new answer.

Warning About Health Questions


 

Mahalo Answers is a great place to start your research into Health questions, but it's not the final answer.

Mahalo Answers is not a substitute for informed professional advice. If you desire or require professional advice, please consult a qualified provider who is licensed in your state or country. You should always seek independent professional advice before acting on any opinion, advice, or information available on Mahalo Answers.

 
 


Next Question

Answered Question

jobrielyn jobrielyn
 

Mahalo is adding a tip to all questions that don't offer a tip.
 M¢37  Funded By Mahalo ? |  September 24, 2009 01:19 AM

I scratched my esophagus while eating tonight. Have any good home remedies to relieve the swelling and pain in my throat?

Interesting Question?  Yes (0)   No (0)   
RSS
 
 

Best Answer  Chosen by Asker

windowshop... windowshop...
 
 September 24, 2009 02:42 AM
I have two home remedies you can try.
1) The first is a warm salt water gargle. My guess is that you have probably tried this already.
2) The second tastes terrible, but is worthwhile: Use a tablespoon of powdered sage in about two tablespoons of olive oil. Let it sit five minutes, then gargle it for as long as you can stand it (its a very strong taste). The oil from the sage will help anaesthetize your throat and will help support faster healing.

Hope you feel better soon, Jo!
Asker's Rating:
• Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge, Lynn. The sage is helping. Now, if I can only keep myself from talking too much so it can heal!


Helpful Answer?  (1)   (0)   

Helpful: jobrielyn

Tip windowshopping for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
jobrielyn jobrielyn
 
September 24, 2009 04:15 PM
The salt water helped a little last night. I just tried the olive oil and sage combo about 20 minutes ago. It's helping quite a bit. Thanks for the great tip!

Report
 
 
windowshop... windowshop...
 
September 24, 2009 04:47 PM
Glad the sage oil helped some, Jo. If you had access to Sage Essential Oil, it would work even better.

Report
 
 

Other Answers (1)

Sort By
antonerich antonerich
 
September 24, 2009 03:08 AM
When I have throat issue I do 1 of these.

I list these in order of effectiveness.

1) I drink warm Ginger juice, it tastes bad. In my home we call it horror juice, but it works really well. You get ginger root and shave it and put the shaving into the water and nuke it. Basically you are making ginger root tea. To make it taste better you can add orange and/or honey. Remember the stronger the better.

2) Gargle warm salt water.

3) Dink flat ginger ale. A doctor told me to this once. Not as good as #1

Hope this helps you.

Helpful Answer?  (1)   (0)   

Helpful: jobrielyn

Tip antonerich for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
jobrielyn jobrielyn
 
September 24, 2009 04:16 PM
Thanks for the tips. I'll have to give the ginger juice a try.

Report
 
 

Answer this Question

How tips and payments work

This question has already been resolved. You may add an answer to it but you will not be eligible to win best answer or any associated tips.

Related Questions

View All Health Questions

Ask a Question


140 characters left
Top of Page
Buy Mahalo Dollars with Credit Card or PayPal

Top Members

This Week All Time
  • buddawiggi
    buddawiggi
    2nd Degree Black Belt
    27808 Points
    M$799.16 Earned
  • opher
    opher
    Purple Belt
    4473 Points
    M$196.22 Earned
  • annelisle
    annelisle
    Purple Belt
    3110 Points
    M$95.22 Earned
   See All
 

Most Popular Tags

mahalo(1628)
twitter(955)
iphone(466)
music(463)
google(358)
food(321)
internet(307)
online(298)
beer(279)
money(263)
movies(261)
facebook(255)
apple(251)
aotd(235)
answers(228)
health(220)
video(208)
free(206)
dog(205)
windows(198)
   See All
 

Categories

Welcome New Members


 
 
Mahalo Dollars are the currency of Mahalo Answers.

Each Mahalo Dollar costs $1.

Once you earn more than 40 Mahalo Dollars, you can request to be paid via PayPal. Each Mahalo Dollar is currently worth $0.75 when paid out via PayPal. Learn More

 
 

Please log in to use this function.

Answers Home | Ask a Question | Earn Points | How Tips Work | Widget