 | Chamomileantibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory.
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| Lavenderantibiotic, relaxant, promotes healing, stimulates immune response.
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| Thymeantiviral, antiseptic, helps the body eliminate wastes.
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| Lemonantiseptic, antibacterial, tonic.
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| Sore Throat Blendsfor steam inhalations, combine 2 drops chamomile, 3 drops lavender, 1 drop thyme; add to a bowl of hot, steaming water and inhale. For a massage oil, dilute 5 drops chamomile, 1 drop thyme, 2 drops lemon in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and use to massage neck.
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| Aconitumuse during the first 24 hours, especially if the sore throat began suddenly after exposure to cold weather and the child is very thirsty.
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| Apis mellfica
for red, swollen tonsils; burning, stinging pain relieved by cold drinks, made worse by warmth.
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| Belladonnause during the first 48 hours if child has reddened tonsils, burning pain in the throat, flushed red skin, and fever.
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| Ferrum phosphoricum
if the sore throat is accompanied by fever.
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| Phosphorusfor a sore throat accompanied by hoarseness, worse in the evening.
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| Hepar sulphuris
when a sore throat is accompanied by a cough that brings up thick white or yellow mucus, and the child feels better with warm applications on the throat.
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| Phytolaccafor a dark red throat, swollen glands, much difficulty swallowing.
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