Herbs for laryngitis

What is laryngitis?

Laryngitis is an acute inflammation of the larynx, or voice box, usually associated with a common cold or overuse of the voice. It is characterized by swelling, hoarseness, pain, dryness in the throat, coughing, and inability to speak. It is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, either restricted to the larynx or part of a more general infection of the upper respiratory tract.

Herbs for laryngitis

Let have a look at the useful herbs for laryngitis:

• Mullein is recommended to start with, due to the fact that it has demulcent and anti-inflammatory properties. It will soothe the larynx and protect it from further inflammation by pplyinga protective layer. Its anti-inflammatory effect will start reducing discomfort.
• Nettle can be useful due to its astringent property, especially if the problem was due to overuse of the vocal cords.
• Finally, Mallow can be a good addition to the two previous herbs, being antitussive. If the inflammation causes cough, this is the herb to use. Otherwise, the two previous one (Mullein and Nettle) will probably be enough.

To get the most benefit from these herbs, you should do gargles with a warm (but not too) infusion, and then drink it.