@caroljeand
I make a tea out of dried oregano when I start a sore throat and it relieves the symptoms and stops it before it gets worse. I think most doctors are reluctant to advise the use of anything that has not been clinically proven to have benefits without causing issues and I can't blame them. Sadly, some of the same people clamoring for alternative and more natural options will be the first to blame their doctor and sue when something goes wrong. There are doctors and medical professionals who specialize in herbal and natural medicine.