Ultimate Ingredient in Home Remedy Speedily Soothes Sore Throats

A home cook who has gained popularity on the social media platform TikTok, Maty Harrington, known as @nutritiouslyeasy, has recently shared a quick-fix remedy for sore throats. Her solution is simple yet effective and involves one'miracle' ingredient—cloves. 
 
As winter approaches, so does the season of common colds and coughs. The usual advice we receive is to maintain a healthy diet, get adequate rest, and wait out the sniffles. However, what if there was something you could do to alleviate your discomfort when a cold strikes? 
 
Harrington recently found herself with an annoying scratchy throat while staying at her parents’ house. Following her mother’s advice, she prepared a soothing wellness drink with cloves as its key component. 
 
"I woke up with my throat feeling scratchy but not fully sick," Harrington explained in her TikTok video reported by Gloucestershire Live. "My mom told me about this little wellness drink that uses cloves as its main ingredient." 
 
"Cloves are super anti-viral and great immune boosters," she continued enthusiastically. "I'm not joking when I say that my throat didn't feel scratchy at all just an hour later." 
 
To prepare this healing beverage, Harrington adds ginger and cinnamon, along with four to six cloves, into boiling water before leaving it to steep for 10 minutes like regular tea. 
 
One of her followers suffering from similar symptoms responded: "Tried gargling saltwater yesterday and today but it didn't work... hoping this will! Just drank it!" 
 
Another follower suggested adding lemon and honey to the mix, which was well received by Harrington, who replied, “Great additions always! " 
 
Clothing has long been used throughout history for their natural anesthetic properties, making them ideal pain relievers. According to toothpaste giant Colgate's website, eugenol—a magic compound contained in clove oil—possesses antibacterial qualities, offering temporary relief from toothaches. 
 
"Eugenol is a natural anesthetic and antibacterial agent, which effectively reduces inflammation in the mouth," they explained on their website. 
 
But cloves are not just for quick dental pain relief. Healthline reports that they also contribute to overall health due to their high antioxidant levels, offering potential benefits like liver protection and blood sugar regulation. 
 
"Research suggests that the compounds in cloves may have several health benefits, including supporting liver health and helping stabilize blood sugar levels," Healthline observed. 
 
Hence, Harrington’s TikTok video has not only provided a fast remedy for sore throats but also shed light on the multifaceted health benefits of the humble clove, making it truly worthy of being called a'miracle' ingredient.