Can peppermint tea treat pharyngitis?
Disease description:
I’ve had pharyngitis for quite some time, and my throat constantly feels like there’s a foreign body present. I really enjoy mint—can drinking mint-infused water help treat pharyngitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Peppermint tea may help alleviate pharyngitis and promote recovery from coughing. However, peppermint tea alone is not highly effective; it is best used in combination with other medications for optimal results. In daily life, drink plenty of water, follow a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, minimize consumption of fast food, reduce intake of scallions, ginger, and garlic, and limit alcohol consumption. Medications such as Pharyngitis Tablets, Wuwei Musk Pills, and Jinsheng Sanjie Pills may be used for treatment; please follow the instructions provided for proper usage.
