26 Reviews of Sore-and-strep-throat-away Gargle

From: DragonFly2

On Dec 16, 2004

Nasty taste, to be sure, but it does work- it's been my sore throat cure for YEARS. I'm not sure about the strep part, though. Only one thing I'd add- this will work even better if you go to the health food store and buy REAL apple-cider vinegar "with the mother". They'll know what you're talking about, but basically you're asking for the fungus that grows in it. I know that sounds incredibly gross, but it makes it SO much more effective than the pasteurized stuff you buy at the grocery store!

From: Pepper Monkey

On Feb 22, 2005

I doubted this at first, but I rushed to the local grocery store and managed to find unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the mother in it (organic aisle). It worked great. The taste is not enjoyable, but its worth it when your throat hurts. My throat is relieved and I will be using this in the future. Thanks!

From: LonghornMama

On Mar 4, 2007

When you feel horrible, the taste doesn't matter. I felt so bad and my throat was so sore I could barely swallow the stuff but it did seem to help. Used organic apple cider vinegar and would use this again. It certainly can't hurt. Thanks for sharing! Note: Strep throat can turn into a very serious condition but is easily cured by antibiotics, so I wouldn't rely on this alone if sore throat is accompanied by high fever, nausea, or headache.

From: R E Taylor

On Feb 13, 2005

My 10 year old began having flu-like symptoms on Wednesday and with a party to attend on Friday, this was unacceptable. I went to Whole Foods and bought Bragg apple cider vinegar with the "mother" in it. She recived immediately relief from her scratchy throat and had no symptoms at all by the weekend. It's as if her cold/flu was immediately reversed! I will use this remedy for everyone in the family from now on.

From: Chef #187973

On Jan 24, 2005

apple cider not only relieve sore throats, it helps to loose weight drank a teaspoon in a glass of water every day. Also when using for sore throat add honey and lemon juice it break the fever if you have one.

From: TheDancingCook

On Feb 22, 2005

I've gargled with this mixture for any post nasal drip in my throat for a quite a few years, after it being recommended to me by some nurses. It really does work! I like vinegar and it tastes good.....my advice is not to drink it.....or you may get seriously constipated as vinegar is a diuretic.

From: Chef #187047

On Jan 13, 2005

This has long been used for medicinal purposes, specifically for fighting bacteria. Thanks for sharing!

From: Shari2

On Dec 15, 2004

This does work for a sore throat. I read about this somewhere else and used it last week. Sore throat dissappeared after 1 dose. Not the greatest tasting stuff but very inexpensive and works great.

From: UmmBinat

On May 20, 2009

6 oz = 3/4 cup. Make sure you use the good stuff (with the mother in it) from a health food store. This is such a good remedy! DH and I were getting bad sore throats so we tried this rather than gargling salt and water (which you don't swallow). The next morning I felt a lot better! I did take it at least once an hour. I dont think there is anything like it! Go natural for sure, use this!! I don't find it tastes really bad like some. Thanks a lot. I will definitely turn to this if I need to again.

From: Narshmellow

On Nov 13, 2007

Strangly enough I didn't use this but my BIL was sick and I told my sister about this recipe I happen to see. She forced him to use it and the next day he was able to go back to work and he talks on phones. He said it was amazing how it worked. Definitely one to keep, thank you for posting.