Ease a Sore Throat with This...

If you are prone to sore throats, then I am sure would try just about anything to make it stop!  Besides, one can only eat so much ice cream right?...

There is a natural waxy and resinous protectant, that also has antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties, that bee's produce to build, repair, and protect their hives.  This waxy substance just happens to also be super beneficial for humans to ward off germs and help give the immune system a boost.  It is called bee "propolis". 

Honeybees make propolis from local tree buds and other botanical sources.  Propolis is usually brown (can be other colors though) and is soft when it is above 68℉, otherwise it is hard and brittle. 

There are different types of propolis, depending on the location and the tree or plant sourced from the bee.  

Using bee propolis throat spray can be a very helpful friend in your home apothecary to prevent illness.

Before you run off to spray your child's throat with bee propolis spray, please note the precautions and ask your health care provider if there is any reason NOT to use this spray with your child's specific health profile, allergies, or sensitivities.  Also, never give a child honey under the age of 1 to prevent any chance of infant botulism.

Do not use if there is a possible or known allergy to bees.

If you are all clear to use this spray, you may find it very helpful to use at the start of a sore throat.  Not only can all the beneficial bacteria in bee propolis spray (over 300 beneficial compounds) help to prevent different microbes from housing in the mouth and throat, it can soothe the sore throat too and alleviate some discomfort.

In addition to using bee propolis spray, you can tackle a sore throat with many other helpful natural and simple ways -

• Use a humidifier
• Apply a diluted blend of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) to the sides of the neck and over the tonsil area (blend dilution appropriate).  *Check precautions prior to use and do a spot check (if using a new essential oil, always apply the blend to a child's inner arm below the elbow to check for a reaction... wait at least 30 min, my preference is up to two hours, before even thinking about applying near your throat or your child's... just to be super safe to prevent any possible swelling type reaction near the neck and throat that could cause breathing issues
• Make homemade sorbet to nourish your child and soothe their sore throat
• Rest is key
• Tea with elderberry honey is also very soothing.  If you do not harvest your own herbs, you can browse the options of organic tea at your local nutrition center too.  Some blends include elderberry, lemon balm, slippery elm bark, and marshmallow root which can all be beneficial to the body, immune system, and help soothe a sore throat.  We will save diving into those herbs for another blog!
• Stay hydrated and enjoy organic fruit juice popsicles
• Snack on frozen fruits

I hope this helps a busy Momma out!  Don't forget to boil the tooth brushes, rinse with vinegar, or discard and buy a new one!

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References:
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/honey-botulism.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3872021/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propolis