Cold & cough10 min
Tulsi and Clove Warm Salt Gargle
Warm water infused with tulsi leaves and a clove, with a pinch of salt, gargled two or three times a day for a sore throat.
What to know about clove
Laung (clove) is strongly aromatic and slightly numbing, which is why it has a long history in toothache and throat remedies.
Warm salt-water gargles are one of the simplest, best-supported comforts for a sore throat. Tulsi and clove add aroma and a traditional soothing touch.
Ingredients
- 6 tulsi leaves
- 1 clove
- 1 cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
How to prepare
- Boil tulsi and clove in water for three minutes; cool to comfortably warm.
- Stir in salt and strain.
How to use
- Gargle for 30 seconds, spit out, and repeat until the cup is finished.
- Two or three times a day.
Helpful habits
- Good cloves are oily and release oil when pressed with a nail.
Precautions
- Do not swallow; children should gargle only once they can do it safely.
- Never put undiluted clove oil on gums or skin; it can burn.
- Keep clove oil away from children.
- A home remedy, not a treatment. See a doctor if symptoms last more than a few days or get worse.
Frequently asked questions
How warm should the water be?
- Comfortably warm, never hot.
Can I use rock salt?
- Yes, any salt works.
Can clove fix a toothache?
- It may ease pain briefly; a toothache needs a dentist.
