A former Amish reality TV star has taken to TikTok to share the simple home remedy for sore throats favored by the Mennonite community.
Milo (@floridaboy920), born and raised Amish and appeared on the most recent season of Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, offered his two-ingredient solution to his 233,000 subscribers.
“If your throat is on fire and cough drops and cough syrup aren’t taking it away, I have a home remedy for you.”
Milo explained that home remedies are common among the Amish who favor homemade treatments over doctor visits.
“What we will need for this remedy is white vinegar and water. Get a cup, and you’ll pour in half the water, then half the white vinegar to make a fifty-fifty mixture.
Milo instructed his followers to mix the mixture well and then gargle until their throat pain went away.
“I did it when I had a really bad sore throat, and it worked every time,” he promised.
The comments section suggests that Milo is true to his word. “Laying in bed with a sore throat and just got out of bed to try it and let me tell you…it works 100%,” one user reported.
“You are doing the Lord’s work! I just did this and feel so much relief,” said another.
The vinegar was used as an infection fighter since ancient timesnotably by Hippocrates, the father of medicine. He used it to treat wounds and to create oxymel, a mixture of honey and vinegar used to relieve persistent coughs, an ancient remedy that continues to be used today.
Modern white vinegar is usually produced from the fermentation of grain alcohol; This type of alcohol is not naturally nutrient-rich, so additives like yeast and phosphates are often added to speed up the fermentation process.
Typically, the solution contains 4-7% acetic acid and 93-96% water.
Due to its antimicrobial properties, vinegar can kill bacteria and some virus and treat yeast infections.
Like the post previously reportedA tablespoon of white vinegar diluted in water and ingested before meals has been shown to increase energy, manage glucose, and reduce food cravings.
In addition, scientists from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have established that acetic acid in vinegar can effectively kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosismaking vinegar a non-toxic and affordable treatment for one of the world’s most contagious diseases.
Although vinegar exhibits antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, its effectiveness in treating sore throats in humans remains unclear.
Milo also recently went viral on TikTok for his “Amish amoxicillin” recipe.
This blend includes apple cider vinegar, pineapple, ginger, turmeric, garlic, onion, lemon, cayenne pepper, black pepper and honey.
Dilution and moderation are essential when using white or apple cider vinegar, as the acidity of an undiluted or large dose can cause tooth enamel erosion, digestive problems, and burns. of the throat.
Additionally, vinegar may interact with certain medications such as insulin, diuretics, and those used to treat heart disease.
Experts caution that while vinegar may soothe a sore throat, it should not replace professional medical advice or treatment.
