Herbal Cures For Laryngitis

Herbal cures for laryngitis are given in doses that are for adults. If giving laryngitis herbal remedies to a child between the ages of twelve and seventeen, reduce the dose to three-quarters of the recommended dose.

For a child between the age of six and twelve, use one-half the recommended dose, and for a child under the age of six, use one-quarter of the recommended amount.

Coltsfoot - Relieves hoarseness and acute congestion lasting no more than 2-3 days.

Cough Grass - Relieves laryngitis by making phlegm more slippery and easier to expel.

Iceland Moss - Has a cooling and mucus-cutting nature.

Linden-flower - Contains a mucilage that coats the throat to soothe inflammation and irritation.

Marshmallow - Contains a spongy, gummy mucilage that soothes and protects inflamed mucous membranes in the throat.

Raspberry Leaf - Will help to tone up the puffy membranes.

Red Sage - Relieves sore throat when used as a gargle.

Slippery Elm - Soothes inflamed, irritated mucous membranes from the inside of the mouth all the way through the gastrointestinal tract.

Here are some more herbal cures for laryngitis:

AROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS

1) Steam inhalations - can be used with or without a vaporizer

Benzoin, Sandalwood, or Thyme - These oils used in a vaporizer will soothe the dry, inflamed membranes and ease breathing as well as being highly antiseptic.

2) Gargle - for laryngitis gargle five to six times a day with a glass of cooled boiled water and 2 drops of either:

* Cajuput

* Geranium

* Niaouli

* Black Pepper

* Rosemary

* Tea Tree