Folk remedies for pharyngitis, halitosis, and oral ulcers

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Many people often experience this: they haven't eaten anything special, but they always feel like something is stuck in their throat, unable to spit it out or swallow it down. They only feel itching, dryness, burning, slight pain, and a desire to cough but being unable to cough it up. This makes brushing their teeth in the morning a headache, because the smell of toothpaste makes them nauseous. In fact, these are all typical symptoms of chronic pharyngitis.

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Most people treat pharyngitis with medication, but this usually only provides temporary relief and cannot completely cure the condition. A more effective treatment is to wash a raw radish, mash it to extract 400 grams of juice, mix it with 50 grams of ginger juice, then add 50 grams of white sugar, decoct in water, and drink frequently.

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With the addition of proper physical therapy, pharyngitis will soon be no longer a problem.

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The physical therapy referred to here is not whole-body exercise, but rather a topical application to the throat: egg white foam to soothe the throat.

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The specific method is as follows: Break an egg, separate the egg white, and put it in a bowl with crushed rock sugar. Quickly stir with chopsticks until it becomes foamy. When your throat is itchy or your voice is hoarse, you can take 3 spoonfuls of the egg white foam and hold it in your mouth, swallowing slowly. This is very effective in relieving cough and soothing the throat. If your voice is severely hoarse, you can also boil 1 spoonful of green tea leaves in 500 ml of water, then simmer for 10 minutes. Take another egg, separate the egg white, add some rock sugar, and stir until it becomes foamy. Pour the boiled tea into the egg white foam, and drink it while it's still hot before going to bed. You should eat all the egg white foam. Because the egg foam will keep your throat moisturized, the symptoms of dry throat and hoarseness will be significantly improved the next morning.

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**Artemisia wine juice: Fresh breath is no longer a dream.**

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In the exploration of ancient medicine, doctors lacked the concept of modern chemical drugs, drawing medical wisdom solely from nature. They personally went to the mountains to collect herbs and research and develop new Chinese herbal remedies. Although this method was inefficient, it was highly effective and the source of medicinal materials was reliable.

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Compared to the numerous Western medicine preparations available today whose composition is often unknown, these folk remedies, passed down through generations and repeatedly verified, are often more credible and effective.

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Mugwort wine is one such example. The specific method is as follows: When mugwort sprouts new leaves in spring, pick the new leaves, wash them, and sun-dry them. Place the mugwort in a wide-mouthed container, fill it with clear sake, seal it, and let it soak for four to five days. Then, open the container, remove the mugwort that has been soaking for several days, squeeze out a cup of juice, and mix it with a little honey or an equal amount of boiled water before consuming. If taken before bed, it can eliminate bad breath the next day; if used properly, it can also leave a fresh mugwort fragrance in the mouth, naturally freshening breath.

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There is a sound medical basis for using mugwort to treat halitosis. Among the factors that cause halitosis, Helicobacter pylori infection has a high incidence rate. When the stomach and intestines are hot and the acid concentration is too high, various bacteria and enzymes that aid digestion in the mouth will exhibit an "overactive" state, leading to bacterial overgrowth. Modern experimental research has proven that mugwort is not only a natural ingredient but also has antibacterial and antiviral effects, making it an excellent choice for treating halitosis.

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Garlic is a universally effective treatment for ulcers.

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Oral ulcers, also known as canker sores, are superficial ulcers that occur on the oral mucosa. They can range in size from a grain of rice to a soybean, and are round or oval in shape. The ulcer surface is white and concave, surrounded by redness, and the affected area experiences a burning pain. Ulcers are characterized by periodicity, recurrence, and self-limitation, and commonly occur on the lips, cheeks, and tongue margins. The etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear. Potential triggers may include local trauma, stress, food, medications, hormonal changes, and vitamin or trace element deficiencies.

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Many people consider mouth ulcers a minor ailment, but if the ulcers recur, the pain of "pain every bite" can be incredibly frustrating. How can this be alleviated?

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To relieve the discomfort of mouth ulcers, we can try a folk remedy-garlic. The main ingredient is garlic. The specific method is as follows: Peel the garlic, cut it into small pieces, and hold it in your mouth. At the same time, dissolve 1-2 vitamin B tablets in your mouth. When holding the garlic, do not chew it at first. Wait until the garlic loses its spiciness before chewing; the consistency should be slightly spicy but not unpleasant. You can hold it in your mouth once in the morning and once in the afternoon, each time for about half an hour to an hour.