Healing Laryngitis Naturally

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box (the larynx) in which the larynx and vocal cords become swollen and sore, distorting the vocal apparatus. Acute laryngitis is usually a complication of a sore throat, cold, or other upper respiratory tract infection, and should last for only a few days. It can also be an allergic reaction to inhaled pollen. Chronic laryngitis is more persistent and may be caused by long-term irritation from smoking, overuse of the voice, or excessive coughing. It can be an occupational hazard for singers and teachers.

Symptoms 
• the throat is inflamed and mucus-coated in acute laryngitis
• the larynx is dry and inflamed in chronic laryngitis
• hoarseness
• difficulty in raising the voice above a whisper
• dry, irritating cough

TREATMENT

Ayurveda 
Hollyhock is useful for throat inflammation.

Chinese Herbalism 
Treatment would address poisoned Heat in the lungs, and the following herbs may be appropriate: peppermint, honeysuckle flowers, mulberry, lily, and licorice.

Traditional Home and Folk Remedies 
Drink a glass of honey and lemon or honey and apple cider vinegar in hot water as required to reduce any inflammation and infection, and encourage healing.

Herbalism 
Drink an infusion of red sage, or gargle, to reduce inflammation. Echinacea both treats and prevents laryngitis—drink an infusion three times daily.

Aromatherapy
Gargle with a drop of geranium, pepper, rosemary, or tea tree oil in a glass of boiled water, as required, to prevent and treat inflammation and infection. Massage the throat area with a drop of lavender or tea tree oil in a light carrier oil. Try a steam inhalation of sandalwood or thyme to ease inflammation and reduce infection.

Homeopathy Treatment 
would be constitutional, but some of the following remedies may help: Aconite, when symptoms come on suddenly, and there is restlessness and anxiety. Spongia, for a dry, barking cough—particularly useful for croup. Lachesis, for chronic laryngitis, particularly if you talk a great deal. Hep. sulf., when symptoms are worse in the morning and after exposure to cold; symptoms are accompanied by a loose cough and a choking feeling. Apis, where the problem has been caused or exacerbated by allergy, and there is redness and swelling. Ignatia, when the condition sets in after a trauma of some sort. Baryta carb., when you lose your voice often, without any obvious cause.

Vitamins and Minerals 
• Eat a diet rich in vitamin C to increase resistance to infection.
• Avoid alcohol.