There are many ways of helping the body in dealing with infections. Home remedies for strep throat are various and they include many aspects: diet, natural antiseptics, natural analgesics or natural antibacterial cures. Used appropriately, home remedies for strep throat can speed up the process of healing by fighting bacteria and by stimulating the immune system of the body.

Herbal Throat Lozenges. These herbal lozenges are simple, easy to make, and are effective in treating sore threats. In preparing these lozenges, mix 3 tablespoons powdered licorice, 3 tablespoons marshmallow or slippery elm, 3 tablespoons red raspberry leaves, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 10 drops scented geranium, sage, or rosemary, essential oil, honey and cornstarch.

The way that we usually get a sore throat is by inhaling the bacteria or virus that causes the infection. It is common for these agents to be present in microscopic droplets in the air such as when a person sneezes. It is also possible to pick up the infection if you touch your nose or mouth after touching an object shared with another person with the condition. This is the reason some schools introduce a policy of cleaning door handles when there is an outbreak. Once you've been affected, it can take between 2 and 4 days before any symptoms are shown.

The belleric myrobalan, commonly known as behera in Ayurvedic parlance, is a popular Indian household remedy for coughs. The pulp of its fruit is taken. This pulp is mixed with salt, long pepper and honey. This is given for allaying the problems of sore throat. Instead of this preparation, its fried fruit can also be covered with wheat flour and then roasted on a low flame.

The herb 'belleric myroblan' is a precious remedy. A mixture of 2 grams of the pulp of the fruit, a quarter teaspoon of salt, 1/2 a tablespoon of powdered long pepper and 2 tablespoons of honey should be administered in the treatment of this condition. The fried fruit can also be roasted after covering it with wheat flour and used as a remedy.

Streptococcus is the most common bacterial cause for sore throat. This is a serious infection that can also damage not just the throat, but also heart valves and kidneys as well as cause tonsillitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, and ear infections.

Cover one half of a lemon with salt and pepper and press with a knife or the back of a spoon so that the salt and pepper absorbs into the lemon. Warm the lemon either in the oven or in the microwave. Do not overheat. When it is warm, slowly lick the lemon, squeezing it at the same time until there is no more juice. Repeat this 2 to 3 times daily.

Cardamom is also a popular sore throat cure. You can do gargles with the infusion of the cardamom to get relief from the problem of sore throat. This is very useful especially to cure the serious throat infections. Many doctors recommend Cardamom to their patients for fast recovery. The best part of all these cures is that they do not cause any side effects to the patient.