Sore throat is frequently a symptom of the common cold. The throat and occasionally tonsils are red and inflamed, which may make swallowing difficult and cause pain. Hoarseness is a sign of inflamed, swollen, and therefore less mobile vocal cords.

Helpful advice:

· Take a warm drink (we recommend Holyplant - Marshmallow tea ) to soothe sore throat and hoarseness.
· Throat lozenges (Septogal) will reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth

If you do not wish to take sugar for the reasons of health, dental care or weight management, try Septogal with xylitol instead of sugar.

Xylitol is a sweetener found naturally in various fruits and vegetables (plums, strawberries, raspberries, cauliflower, onion, spinach and lettuce). It is as sweet as sugar but contains far fewer calories. It may be used in weight loss regimes because it reduces the need for carbohydrates and improves the use of fats by the organism. It has a particularly significant effect in the mouth. The caries-causing bacteria cannot digest xylitol and so do not use it in their nutrition. For that reason, xylitol reduces the number of bacteria in the mouth and soothes inflammation in the mouth and throat.

If you prefer a natural solution, you should put your trust in Septogal spray, which contains a tincture of sage, peppermint and thyme. These plants have an antibacterial and antiinflammatory effect. Thyme also mildly stimulates expectoration, while peppermint soothes the irritated throat.