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Drink Licorice Root Tea. By drinking licorice root tea you can naturally get some relief for your sore throat. The anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties of licorice root help reduce swelling and irritation, and soothe the mucus membranes in your throat. You can buy tea with licorice in it, or brew up your own.
Trying At-Home Remedies. 1  1. Gargle with warm salt water. 2  2. Dab honey and cayenne pepper on your throat. 3  3. Make a hydrogen peroxide rinse at home.  4. Use a vapor rub on your nose or 1  chest. 5. Eat marshmallows.  6. Soothe your throat with a warm 1  compress. 7. Use a humidifier.