Sore Throat – the first symptom of a cold on the way, fever, bacterial infection or a strep throat. It mostly appears in the cold season or between two seasons.

Symptoms of a Sore Throat:

• Pain, irritation or itchiness in the throat.
• Feeling difficulty or pain while swallowing foods or liquids.
• Dry throat.
• Swollen glands in the neck.
• White patches on the tonsils.
• Hoarseness while talking.

The sore throat can appear in people  with different age and may leave in only seven days time.   However  the cold may be dangerous smokers, or people who suffer from allergies or have  low immunity.

The troubles  which appear because of the sore throat need an immediate relief and it can be provided by the apple cider vinegar.

Why Apple Cider Vinegar Works For a Sore Throat?

• Apple cider vinegar is known for its anti-bacterial properties which are powerful against a bacterial
• Its acid lowers the pH of the affected area, which stops the development of the bacteria.
• Raw ACV has prebiotic inulin which boosts the number of the WBC and T cells and improves your immune system.
• The natural medical nature of the apple cider vinegar affects the mucus or phlegm in the throat. Thus it aids easier breathing and swallowing.

How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Treat a Sore Throat?

Here is a list of tried and proved remedies with apple cider vinegar. Try any of them and soothe your  sore throat.

1. Undiluted Apple Cider Vinegar

This treatment boosts the healing stages  and soothes  the sore throat .By only one and only treatment you will be for eighty percent better. If you haven’t tried it before , then you should  be close to a sink or trash can.

Process 1:

• Sip a small of amount of apple cider vinegar (undiluted).
• If are able to withstand it, repeat to sip acv several times a day.
• After each dose, drink water.
• The gaps between the each sip should be at least 30 minutes.

Process 2:                                                                                                  

• Gargle using few shots of apple cider vinegar.
• Take a sip of apple cider vinegar.
• Rinse your mouth with water to remove the acid build up on the teeth.
• Repeat daily.

Note: remember  to rinse your mouth after each use of the vinegar. If you don’t rinse it  , the acid may affect negatively the  tooth enamel. Don’t brush your teeth right after you  use the apple cider vinegar because it may cause physical abrasion and damaged teeth structure. It is advisable to brush your teeth not before 30 minutes after the treatment.

2. ACV with Water Gargle

Try this method immediately when you notice your sore throat.

Process 1:

• Combine up to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water.
• Gargle using this mixture.
• Finally, sip a small amount of the mixture.
• Repeat once or twice an hour.

Process 2:

• To a cup of warm water, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
• Sip this mixture slowly 1 to 3 times throughout the day.
• A higher vinegar concentration can treat symptoms more effectively, so try for 2 tablespoons if you can withstand.

Note: You must  swish and drink water after every treatment. It will  remove the vinegar from the system and prevent its touch with sensitive areas.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey

Honey can  soothe the inflamed tissue and mucus membranes which are in the throat.

Process 1:

• Combine 8oz of warm water, 3 tablespoons each of raw honey and apple cider vinegar.
• Drink the mixture gradually while still warm.
• Repeat if required.
• Alternatively, you can also use the mixture to gargle for 4 minutes. It helps to reduce by at least 50%.

Process 2:

• Combine equal amounts of ACV and honey.
• Gargle the mixture and swallow it.
• Repeat if required.

4. ACV with Salt

• In a glass of warm water, dissolve 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Gargle using this mixture.
• Repeat several times a day.
• Note: Don’t swallow the mixture. And rinse your mouth each time after gargling.

5. ACV, Honey and Lemon

Process 1:

1. Add 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 tablespoons lemon juice to 16oz of water.
2. Drink this mixture slowly.
3. Repeat if required.

Process 2: with Cinnamon

• To a cup of warm water, add 1 teaspoon each of apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice and cinnamon powder.
• Drink this concoction slowly.
• Repeat if required.

6. ACV with Cayenne Pepper

Process 1:

• Combine a little hot water, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper and honey.
• Gargle for few minutes using the mixture.
• And finally, take a sip of the mixture.
• It reduces almost 50% of the soreness.
• Repeat as necessary.

Process 2:

• In 4 oz of water (tea temperature), 3 teaspoons each of apple cider vinegar and honey.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and stir well.
• Using the mixture, take a sip, gargle and then swallow.
• Alternatively, you can use 8oz of warm cinnamon tea instead of 4oz water.

7. ACV with Peppermint Tea

• Take 8oz of peppermint tea flavored water.
• Add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar to it.
• Gargle using this mixture for few times.
• Repeat if required.

8. ACV and Ginger Garlic Paste

• Peel few slices of ginger and few cloves of garlic.
• Blend them to make a fine paste.
• Consume 1/4 to 1 1/2 teaspoon of the mixture.
• Combine 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.
• Now drink this mixture.
• Repeat if required after some time.
• To counteract the taste, you can add honey to lessen it.

Note: If you don’t want to peel and chop, you have the  ginger-garlic paste. However freshly prepared paste  is more powerful than those in the market as those which we buy have  preservatives.

9. ACV in Tea

Process 1:

• Bring 1 cup of water to boil.
• Add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 tablespoon salt to it.
• Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes and remove the flame.
• Add honey as per your taste and 3 – 5 ginger crystals.
• Let the mixture cool a little.
• Gargle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
• You can either swallow or spit out after gargling.
• Repeat if required.

Process 2:

• Take 1 cup of warm water and add 1 tea earl gray tea bag.
• Now add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
• Drink this mixture slowly.

10. Apple cider vinegar with Orange Juice

Process 1:

• Combine apple cider vinegar, honey and orange juice.
• Sip the mixture gradually for 30 minutes.
• Repeat if required.

Process 2:

• Squeeze juice of half orange.
• Combine 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, orange juice, salt (desired amount) and warm water.
• Use this mixture to gargle.
• Repeat if required.

11. Apple Cider Vinegar with Ginger

• Heat enough water for one of two drinks.
• Add 1 dessert spoon of apple cider vinegar and freshly chopped ginger (1 cm).
• After few minutes, remove from the flame and strain it.
• Add 1 teaspoon honey and stir well.
• Drink the mixture slowly while it is warm.

12. ACV Concoction

• Combine 8 ounces of water, 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, chopped garlic (2 cloves), several drops of tabasco, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
• Drink this concoction slowly.
• Repeat if required.

Tips and Precautions for a Sore Throat:

• Make sure to rinse your mouth after gargling, sipping or drinking apple cider vinegar.
• For best results, use only raw, unpasteurized and organic apple cider vinegar which has mother element in it.
• Whichever method you choose, repeat the process 2 or 3 times a day as per the severity of the symptoms.
• Drink plenty of fluids especially lukewarm water.
• Avoid pollution and junk or spicy foods.
• Wear a mask in dusty areas to avoid pollution.
• Use an antiseptic mouthwash.

A sore throat may be an uncomfortable and boring  state but if you try the  methods  previously mentioned , you will have a quick relief.

Pick a  method and tell us if it helped you. Tell us  your experience and opinion in the comments section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Pregnancy Women?

Yes, they can use it safely. It is good to put a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water and gargle with it. It is helpful for elimination of  the phlegm and destroying the bacteria.

2. Can I Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Tonsil Stones?

ACV is among the good solutions for tonsil stones. Make a gargle with the mixture of 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar  mixed in a cup of warm water.

3. Is apple cider vinegar gargle good for strep throat?

Yes it is.  Combine one  tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and as much  honey in a glass of warm water. Drink it. Repeat two times per day.

4. Can I use apple cider vinegar for throat yeast infection?

Yes, of course . Gargle with diluted apple cider vinegar 2 times each day.

5. Can apple cider vinegar reduce sore throat pain?

Combine  1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and as much warm water. Gargle with this dilution  every hour until the pain is alleviated.

6. Which one is best, salt water or apple cider vinegar for sore throat?

The both of them. Pick up one of them according to your taste. Or , if you like  both of them then try (ACV with Salt) recipe above in the article.

7. What if I have both cold and sore throat? Will apple cider vinegar work for both?

Yes, apple cider vinegar can alleviate  the  cold symptoms as well as your sore throat. It makes our body alkaline and fights off the cold virus. Moreover, it  improves the  immune system.

8. Can apple cider vinegar cause a sore throat?

The undiluted apple cider vinegar is characterized by acidity  which may burn the skin of the throat if used  in huge amounts and often. This may cause a sore throat. Therefore you should use diluted ACV.