3. Cinnamon
Cinnamon has antibacterial properties, and it can help soothe a sore or burning throat. You shouldn’t try to eat or swallow cinnamon alone, but you can mix it with other things to get the benefits. Some people mix it with pepper, cardamom, and water to make a hot drink that soothes the throat on the way down.
The spice helps to increase blood flow to the throat, which can help it feel better. If you don’t want to drink the water, you can also add some cinnamon to a teaspoon of honey and swallow it. Honey also helps soothe a sore throat and fight off illnesses and diseases that can cause a sore throat.
Hold the honey and cinnamon mixture in your throat as long as possible before swallowing to give the cinnamon a chance to penetrate into your throat and soothe it. You may also choose to warm up the honey before swallowing it.